The First £1 and £10 QEII Silver Banknotes

There are not so many people about today who remember the first Elizabeth II banknotes, but as we welcome the new King Charles III banknotes into circulation, they are becoming extremely sought-after. And today, you can secure limited-edition Silver reproductions of Elizabeth II’s very first £1 and £10 British Banknotes for this special price. Here’s why you need them: In 1960, a new design of the £1 banknote was issued under the reign of Elizabeth II It would go on to become one of the most influential issues in the development of the Bank of England notes we see today. The public ownership of the Bank of England which took place at the end of WWII inspired the redesign due to the bank’s new public nature The first £10 note issued under Elizabeth II in 1964 was the first to use threaded paper – a security feature of many banknotes to protect against counterfeiting. Both of these banknotes have been reproduced using 5g of fine Silver, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity With limited numbers available, you’ll have to act quickly if you want to secure these Silver banknotes at this special price. Click ‘add to basket’ to avoid missing out on commemorating these Elizabeth II firsts.