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United Kingdom 1946_1989 AU P-377a AI extracted ✦ AI 93%
Front · IMG_7383.HEIC cropped
Back · IMG_7384.HEIC cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country United Kingdom
Currency GBP
Denomination 1
Series name Series D
Series year
Issue year
Era 1946_1989
Legal status demonetized
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait Sir Isaac Newton
Reverse subject Britannia
Watermark Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton in clear field at right
Color palette #8b9d7e,#d4c5a8,#4a5a7a
Themes scientist,mythology
Language / script Latin

Front: Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727), English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and natural philosopher, widely recognised as one of history's most influential scientists. He formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, made groundbreaking contributions to optics, and co-developed calculus. The note depicts Newton with astronomical diagrams and the solar system, referencing his Principia Mathematica and his work at the Royal Mint. He was the first scientist to appear on a Bank of England note, chosen to represent British achievement in science.

Back: Britannia, the classical female personification of Great Britain, seated with trident and shield bearing the Union Flag. She has been a symbol of British identity and naval power since Roman times and appears on British coinage and currency as an enduring national emblem. The traditional Bank of England promise text appears: 'Promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of One Pound'.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Bank of England
Issuer (native)
Printer Bank of England Printing Works
Engraver Harry Eccleston
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 135x67

Signatures: Chief Cashier: K O Peppiatt

Security features: thread,intaglio,microprint

Geography

United Kingdom in Europe

United Kingdom in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

Series D Bank of England notes, issued 1970–1991, marked a major redesign introducing historical figures to the front of notes for the first time. The £1 note featuring Isaac Newton was introduced on 9 February 1978, replacing the earlier Series C £1 note. This particular example with serial prefix 'A63H' dates from the later production runs of the series. The £1 note was withdrawn from circulation on 11 March 1988 when it was replaced by the £1 coin. Series D was the last generation to include a £1 banknote; all subsequent series have featured only higher denominations. Printed by the Bank of England's own printing works using intaglio and letterpress techniques with security thread and watermark. The Newton design celebrated British scientific achievement and remains one of the most recognisable British banknotes of the late 20th century.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # 377a
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1978–1988
Provenance

How it came to me

Acquired date
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Currency
Condition
Grade AU
Serial number CN17 544598
Serial prefix CN17

Note appears to be in About Uncirculated condition with minimal handling, sharp corners, and good centering. Minor signs of use but no significant creases or soil.

Valuation

What it's worth now

$15–$35 GBP
Type default range $15–$35
Valuation history (1)
datelowhighcurrencysourcenote
2026-05-10 07:31:28 15.0 35.0 GBP ai from claude-sonnet-4-5
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History & extractions

AI extractions (1)
anthropic · claude-sonnet-4-5 2026-05-10 07:31:28
status: ok · step 1 · $0.0407 · 7397↓ + 1236↑ tokens
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