Great Britain 1945 £5 'White Fiver' - F-18
Offered is a handsome example of the Bank of England’s famed ‘White Fiver’ from the 1945 issue, PICK#342, BNYB#BE-92b. For the longest time, these plain notes were considered some of the most difficult in the world to forge, owing to their elaborate watermarks - a status greatly diminished by the famed Operation Bernhard during the Second World War.
This wholesome example in generally attractive, original condition, displaying fairly typical circulation for the issue. In all, a pleasing large-format note.
Offered is a handsome example of the Bank of England’s famed ‘White Fiver’ from the 1945 issue, PICK#342, BNYB#BE-92b. For the longest time, these plain notes were considered some of the most difficult in the world to forge, owing to their elaborate watermarks - a status greatly diminished by the famed Operation Bernhard during the Second World War.
This wholesome example in generally attractive, original condition, displaying fairly typical circulation for the issue. In all, a pleasing large-format note.
Offered is a handsome example of the Bank of England’s famed ‘White Fiver’ from the 1945 issue, PICK#342, BNYB#BE-92b. For the longest time, these plain notes were considered some of the most difficult in the world to forge, owing to their elaborate watermarks - a status greatly diminished by the famed Operation Bernhard during the Second World War.
This wholesome example in generally attractive, original condition, displaying fairly typical circulation for the issue. In all, a pleasing large-format note.