Queen Elizabeth II birthday (Banknotes)

A wonderful set of 6 polymer fantasy notes for the Aldabra Islands (Seychelles) The set includes 5 values – the 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, and 500 pounds values. The vertical design on the front features a charming portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as a young girl, reminiscent of her portrait on the 1935 Canada 20 dollars. On the back, in the more traditional horizontal format, various colourful birds native to the islands and including Macaws, are illustrated. A charming fantasy polymer set in Uncirculated.

The current Governor of the Bank of England is Andrew Bailey. He also served as Chief Cashier at the Bank between 2007 and 2011, which meant his signature appeared on banknotes. He succeeded Mark Carney whose signature also appeared on banknotes – in Canada rather than the UK! We offer Crisp Uncirculated examples of the £10 note issued during Bailey’s tenure. (B400) A mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is on the front and the portrait of Charles Darwin is featured on the back alongside a vignette of a hummingbird. Crisp Uncirculated and of course long-vanished form circulation.

Until a few years ago, the East Caribbean Central Bank issued notes for its members and identified which island they were intended for by way of a letter overprint or a suffix letter at the end of the serial number. Anguilla issues were unusual because the map of the islands which was part of the design did not name Anguilla on the earlier 1988 issue but did on the issues of a few years later. We offer two varieties of the bright red East Caribbean 1 dollar designated for Anguilla. The first had the overprint of a capital U in a circle in the front of a note issued for St Vincent with a V suffix letter (P17u) The second, issued a few years later names Anguilla in the island group map to the right of the Queen’s portrait. The suffix is a letter U (P21u) We can offer both varieties in Crisp Uncirculated but quantities are limited.

Bahamas 1 dollar nd (1974) P35/B301a Green. Youthful portrait Queen Eliz II at l/ Tropical fish and coral Unc

Not many countries have issued a 3 denomination but the Bahamas is one of them. This 3 dollar note was the last to be issued with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth in 2019. (P-New) Her mature facing portrait is shown to the right on the front. The back. printed in a vertical format, shows people enjoying time on the beach and a sailboat, a familiar sight in Bahamian waters.

Bahamas 3 dollars nd (1984) P44a Red on white facing portrait Queen Elizabeth II at r' Regatta Unc

Bahamas Half dollar/50 cents 1968 P26 Mauve on white Young Queen Elizabeth II at l/ Straw goods market Unc

We were recently able to restock this privately issued Bahamas Jubilee Wallet prepared to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.1952-2022 The illustrated descriptive folder contains an Uncirculated Half Dollar from the Bahamas set in an appropriately purple holder. It’s a wonderful souvenir of our longest reigning monarch.

Bank of England £5 with The Duke of Wellington vignette. Litho printed with 'L' on back.

One dollar note from Canada featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The note is dated 1954, the year after her Coronation, offered in Fine to VF condition. (P74/5)

In 1967, Canada had year long celebrations to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. Part of the celebrations included the issue of a special 1 dollar note (P84a) It followed the regular design for the 1 dollar bill but had the unusual feature of the serial numbers being replaced by the date of the centenary 1867-1967. We are delighted to offer Crisp Uncirculated examples of this very unusual dollar.

Canada 1 dollar 1973 P85 Grey and yellow on white Young Queen Eliz II at r/ Boat on river full of lumber. The last paper dollar for Canada. Unc

This Canada 2 dollar, dated 1974, was the last but one to be issued before the denomination was suspended. (P86) It is a vivid red and on the front to the right features a bareheaded portrait of a youthful Queen Elizabeth II with the arms of the country to the left. The back is dominated by a scene from the far North of Canada showing a group of Inuit men preparing for a fishing expedition. A charming note and in Crisp Uncirculated.

There is much talk as the whether countries, outside of the UK, issuing banknotes with the monarch’s portrait would continue now that Charles is King. Countries like Canada retained Queen Elizabeth’s portrait on the 20 dollar denomination and we can offer it now. A beautiful green banknote printed on polymer with the portrait of Her Majesty facing forward wearing her trademark pearl necklace. Crisp Uncirculated and limited availability.

The Cayman Islands is one of the few countries outside the British Isles still issuing banknotes with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This Caribbean destination is known for being, amongst other things a diver’s paradise and a home to many exotic creatures. We offer here Crisp Uncirculated examples of the 5 dollars first issued in 2010. Features a facing mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the front, a marine turtle and a pair of parakeets.

Crisp Uncirculated 1 dollar notes from the idyllic Caribbean island nation of the Cayman Islands. They are dated 1974 but were actually issued in 1985 (P5) The front features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diamond necklace and tiara. The back reflects the fabulous underwater life found in the islands. Coral and tropical fish are the central illustration.

The East Caribbean Bank has made the transition to polymer. From this new series in polymer, we offer Uncirculated examples of the 10 dollars (P-New) A facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is on the front alongside an illustration of a hummingbird hovering over a flower. The back depicts a view of Admiralty Bay in the Grenadines, the sailing sloop The Warspite and a map of the island chain that makes up the East Caribbean. Uncirculated.

The East Caribbean Central Bank has been changing from paper and now issue their banknotes on polymer. From this new series, we offer uncirculated examples of the polymer 5 dollars (P-New) Printed vertically in a vibrant green a mature facing portrait of Elizabeth II dominates the front with a hummingbird below. On the back, the impressive Trafalgar Falls in Dominica are featured alongside a vignette of Admiral’s House in Antigua and Barbuda. Uncirculated.