England

Bank of England notes from the 1940s to today: the old one-pound notes, paper £5, £10 and £50 notes of the 1980s to 2000s, the first polymer notes with Winston Churchill and Jane Austen, and British Armed Forces vouchers.

Every note is genuine, graded honestly and photographed front and back. All are shipped tracked from Hungary.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Bank of England banknotes

The Bank of England has issued notes since 1694. The one-pound note was replaced by a coin and stopped being issued in the 1980s. In 2016 the Bank introduced its first polymer note, the £5 with Winston Churchill, followed by the £10 with Jane Austen in 2017; the paper £20 and £50 lost legal tender status in September 2022. British Armed Forces vouchers were issued after the Second World War for use by troops stationed abroad.

See also: Ireland, Gibraltar and the wider Europe collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can old Bank of England notes still be exchanged?

Yes. The Bank of England exchanges its withdrawn notes at face value, usually by post. Collectors pay more than face value for older series and notes in top condition.

When did the £1 note end?

The Bank of England stopped issuing £1 notes in the 1980s after the £1 coin was introduced in 1983.

When did the Bank of England introduce polymer notes?

In 2016, starting with the 5 pounds featuring Winston Churchill.

Are your Bank of England banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Bank of England note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.