1985 Northern Ireland 100 Pounds Sterling Banknote P 68b Signed Harrison AU 50
Description: A nice about uncirculated banknote from Northern Ireland. This is the undated One Hundred pounds sterling currency note known to have been introduced in 1985. The banknote was issued by the "Bank of Ireland" in Donegall Place in Belfast. It is red on multicolored underprint on the front. It has Medusa's heads to the left and Hibernia standing to the right with a harp. The back is also red on multicolored underprint and shows the image of the bank building in the center with a prop airplane in the top left corner, a boat in the bottom right corner and textile rolls as well as thread in the opposing corners. The front shows the signature of Denis Frazer Harrison as manager, the serial number and the denomination both in numerals and spelled out. This particular note has the serial number A069766 displayed twice on the front in black. The banknote has a watermark depicting the word BANK OF IRELAND throughout. The banknote book suggests that the note also has a yellow security thread, but we are unable to identify it. The note is graded About Uncirculated 50 by PMG and comes in a plastic holder so labeled. A nice example of this elusive banknote to add to your collection. Please carefully review the scans presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: The note is undated but the note was introduced in 1985.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue, England.
Size: The banknote measures ~6 1/4" by ~3 1/2".
Pick Number: P 68b and is listed in the Banknote Book as B118b.
Condition: The banknote is graded About Uncirculated 50 by PMG and comes in a plastic holder so labeled. There is also the notation "Small Tear" on the back of the holder. The note has all of its details very well preserved. The note has no soiling, no stains, no graffiti, no pinholes, no tears, and no splits. It has no folds, but shows a few minor bumps and wrinkles. The corners are intact fully squared with no observable rounding. The edges are intact and show minor signs of roughness. A nice note that would make a great addition to your collection. Please see the scans for additional condition information.
