Description: You are buying a 2 Bank of England, Series D 1975-1992 Circulated, 10 Pound Notes. These notes are in VF/F condition in our opinion and signed by Sommerset. This note was issued before 1984 ( Acquired date). These are well circulated notes.You are getting 2 random notes both with the Sommerset signature for a total of 20 Pounds issued before 1984. Pictured are typical notes from this batch. 1980 - 1988 David Somerset was chief cashier of the Bank of England. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen is depicted in state robes, wearing the George IV State Diadem, Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee necklace and Queen Alexandra’s Cluster Earrings. The necklace was bought from funds donated by the ‘Women of the British Empire’ to celebrate Queen Victoria’s fifty years on the throne. The necklace was presented to Queen Victoria on 24 June 1887. The earrings, created by the jeweller Garrard, were a wedding gift from the future King Edward VII to his bride, Alexandra of Denmark. Reverse: Portrait of Crimean War nurse Florence Nightingale, plus a hospital scene showing her work at the Selimiye Barracks in Scutari as a British army hospital during the Crimean War. Florence Nightingale was known as the "Lady with the lamp" for she was a guiding force in the improvement of sanitary conditions in field hospitals in British military installations in battle locations. After the conclusion of the Crimean War, she became an advocate for improved sanitation in the British military, and also of establishing nursing colleges to train professional nurses. Watermark: Florence Nightingale. Signature: David Sommerset - Chief Cashier. Design: Harry Eccleston. Date first issued: 20 February 1975. Date last issued: 1992. The first issue of notes with historical figures were known as the “D series,” PAYMENT & SHIPPING TERMS Payment is expected 1-3 days after the close of the transaction. We may elect to cancel the transaction and re-list this item if payment is not made within that time frame. US BUYERS pay $8.99 for shipping within the 48 states. California residents please add sales tax. International shipping for this item is higher than for shipping within the US. International buyers please make sure to inquire about shipping options to your address before making your purchase. . INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Shipping to international addresses cost more than shipping within the US. Please make sure to inquire about shipping costs before you make any purchase. We use insured priority airmail as our default shipping method.Customs duties and fees may or may not apply to imports to your country and may add an additional cost to the buyer for this item. These costs, if any, are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check with your individual country for any customs or duties. PAYMENT OPTIONS & TERMS: We accept PAYPAL. Please check our other items at our Ebay Store at: American Icons Collectibles We have many great items at our eBay store and we have hidden some real bargains for your viewing and shopping enjoyment. You can buy this item or many other great items now from our eBay store at: American Icons Collectibles Check out our other eBay Items! Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers American Icons Collectibles selling Collectibles Since 1989 OUR BUSINESS HOURS ARE M-F 11-7 PST Closed Weekends & Holidays Search For Items At American Icons Collectibles Search titles and descriptions
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: West Sacramento, California
End Time: 2023-10-31T06:23:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country: England
Type: Currency
