Bank of England 10 Shillings banknote featuring Queen Elizabeth II, signed by J.S. Fforde

This 10 shilling note was issued by the Bank of England between 1966 and 1970, during the final years before decimalization of British currency in 1971. The note features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and was signed by Chief Cashier J.S. Fforde, who served from 1966 to 1970. These notes represent the last series of the traditional pre-decimal currency system that had been in use for centuries. These banknotes are highly sought after by collectors of British currency and numismatists interested in pre-decimal coinage. They hold particular appeal for those documenting the transition period in British monetary history and for collectors focusing on Queen Elizabeth II's reign. The notes are valued for their historical significance as artifacts of a bygone monetary system and their connection to a pivotal moment in British economic history.