Provincial Banknotes: Pontefract Bank 1806: One Guinea Banknote

British Banking history dates back to the founding of the Bank of England in 1694. Since then, many local banks have flourished and been absorbed into the larger banks we know today. However, the local banks did produce many banknotes which are now very collectible. They reflect the local history of Britain, the growth of… Read more »

Scottish Banks, Banknotes & Currency

In 1695 the Bank of Scotland, by an Act of Parliament, had to prove its economic worth and durability on reputation alone. Its issue of banknotes had to create confidence in the value of its notes with no state backing. The reliability of Scottish banking and its independence is a testimony to its success. As… Read more »

Banknote Collections: Buy and Sell Bank Notes

‘Bargain Hunt’, ‘Cash in the Attic’ can make people think the banknotes found in a relative’s collection may be worth a fortune. The truth is that most used banknotes are worth not much more than face value. The condtion of banknotes, the grading of notes, affects the selling price and the amount a banknote collector… Read more »

Clydesdale Bank Polymer £10 and £5 same Low Serial Numbers

British Banknotes features include bank notes with consecutive serial numbers but these Clydesdale Bank notes have the same low serial numbers. They are uncirculated, rare banknotes and Scottish notes which will enhance any banknote collection. What a superb pair of £10 and £5 notes. They are rare, superb and a MUST for any Scottish bank… Read more »

Henry Hase, Chief Cashier

This is my earliest banknote from 1811. It is a B201b Henry Hase £1 white Bank of England banknote and although not in the best condition, it is rare and very collectible.Henry Hase was the Bank of England cashier from 1807-1829. He was the ‘reluctant cashier’ as the previous cashier had been jailed for the… Read more »