William Shakespeare
Information:
| Reference | P#380 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Period | England • Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Currency | Pounds - Elizabeth II |
| Denomination | 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Issuing bank | Bank of England |
| Year | 1970-1991 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes on 19.03.1993 |
| Size (WxH) | 160x90 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
Obverse textBANK OF ENGLAND
I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF
TWENTY
POUNDS
LONDON
FOR THE GOVr. AND COMPa. OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND
Obverse symbolPurple on multicolour underprint. Queen Elizabeth II at right, St. George on horseback and Dragon in centre.
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse text£20
TWENTY
POUNDS
William Shakespeare
1564-1616
Reverse symbolWilliam Shakespeare at right, Romeo and Juliet at left.
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Varieties
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
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| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| ND (1970) | Signature: JSF | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (1970) | Specimen | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| ND (1970-1980) | Signature: JBP | - | - | - | $46,00 | $60,00 | $77,00 | ||
| ND (1980-1984) | Purple | - | - | $45,00 | $45,00 | - | - | ||
| ND (1984-1988) | Purple & Green | - | $27,00 | $27,00 | $31,00 | $41,00 | - | ||
| ND (1984-1988) | Specimen | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| ND (1988-1991) | Signature: GMG | - | - | $37,00 | - | - | $69,00 | ||