5 Pounds Series B, Helmeted Britannia, blue

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1957-1963
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 5 Pounds
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Paper
Size 159 × 89 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer
Designer(s)
Engraver(s) Stephen Gooden
In circulation to 27 February 1967
Reference(s) P#371
Obverse description Blue and multicolour. Helmeted head of Britannia at left, St. George and Dragon at lower centre.
Obverse lettering BANK of ENGLAND I Promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of FIVE POUNDS LONDON. For the Govr. and Compa. of the Bank of England CHIEF CASHIER
Reverse description Lion standing left, with key and chain. Note: denomination colour varieties (see below)
Reverse lettering BANK of ENGLAND £5
Signature(s) L. K. O`Brien (LKO), Chief Cashier
Protection type Watermark
Protection description Helmeted head of Britannia.
Variants
Numisquare ID 4428021950
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