Overview

A set of two original polymer banknotes from the United Kingdom (Bank of England): the £20 Series G note honouring the painter J.M.W. Turner and the £10 note honouring the novelist Jane Austen. Both carry the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the advanced holographic security features of the new polymer series. The exact two notes shown in the photographs are the notes you will receive.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: United Kingdom (Bank of England)
• Set: 2 banknotes – £20 and £10
• Material: Polymer
• Condition: As shown in the images
• Note 1 – £20 (Twenty Pounds): 2020 issue, Pick #396 (P-396 / B205), 139 × 73 mm. Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II, Margate Lighthouse window, signature of Chief Cashier Sarah John. Reverse: self-portrait of J.M.W. Turner with “The Fighting Temeraire” and the quote “Light is therefore colour”. Serial number: DK75 984932
• Note 2 – £10 (Ten Pounds): 2017 issue, Pick #395 (P-395 / B204), 132 × 69 mm. Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II, Winchester Cathedral window, signature of Chief Cashier Victoria Cleland. Reverse: Jane Austen with Godmersham Park and the quote “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!”. Serial number: DB54 492046

Collector Value:

Polymer issues featuring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II hold lasting historical importance following the transition to King Charles III coinage and currency. Selling the two denominations together as a matched pair makes a neat starting set for a modern British banknote collection.

Please Note:

The exact notes shown in the photographs will be delivered. Condition is as shown in the images.