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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
1981,1122.451
Denomination
pound
, 5
Description
Unissued banknote.
(whole)
Vignette with cathedral, bridge, classical building and allegories of Industry and Agriculture at upper centre. Vignette with farmers and animals at left. Vignette of sailor at right. Text at centre. Value at corners. Design printed in black and green.
(obverse)
Vignettes of cathedrals at left and right. Vignette with personifications of Plenty and Commerce at centre. Design printed in black.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Yorkshire Banking Co
Production date
1880-1899
Production place
Issued in:
Morley
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
190.000 millimetres
Width:
123.000 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Eagleton & Manolopoulou 2010 / Paper money of England and Wales
(1061)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
allegory/personification
bridge
church
farmer/farm worker
mammal
sailor
trade/industry
Associated names
Representation of:
Commerce
Representation of:
Abundantia
Representation of:
Agriculture
Acquisition date
1981
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1981,1122.451