{"product_id":"1981-bank-of-england-united-kingdom-1-one-british-pound-banknote-somerset-serial-no-ar53-095399","title":"1981 Bank of ENGLAND, United Kingdom - £1 (One) British Pound Banknote Somerset Serial No. AR53 095399","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1981 Bank of England £1 Note — Queen Elizabeth II \u0026amp; Isaac Newton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the final chapter of the green £1 note era with this \u003cstrong\u003e1981 Bank of England £1 banknote\u003c\/strong\u003e, a classic piece of British numismatic history. Issued during the twilight years of the paper pound, this note features a \u003cstrong\u003estriking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e on the obverse and a tribute to scientific genius on the reverse: \u003cstrong\u003eSir Isaac Newton\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicted with his iconic telescope and prism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e D (Chief Cashier: J.B. Page)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Elizabeth II in state robes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isaac Newton seated beside scientific instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 135mm x 67mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatermark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helmeted Britannia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e This note marks the \u003cstrong\u003eend of an era\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the £1 denomination was withdrawn from circulation in 1988 and replaced by the coin. Newton’s appearance is a nod to his role as Master of the Royal Mint, making this note a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect blend of royal heritage and scientific legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highly sought after in \u003cstrong\u003euncirculated condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially with crisp edges and strong colour retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for collectors interested in \u003cstrong\u003eBritish currency transitions\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emonetary history\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003enotable figures in science\u003c\/strong\u003e. A must-have for those building a timeline of Bank of England issues or showcasing the evolution of note design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"notescounter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56539596718457,"sku":null,"price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7168\/3705\/files\/20260121_160951.jpg?v=1769017670","url":"https:\/\/notescounter.co.uk\/products\/1981-bank-of-england-united-kingdom-1-one-british-pound-banknote-somerset-serial-no-ar53-095399","provider":"notescounter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}