1956 WHITE FIVE POUND NOTE FEBRUARY 28TH LONDON BANK OF ENGLAND O'BRIEN REF W£5-31 DJIBOUTI and the obverse portrait shows

and the obverse portrait shows only the slightest evidence of handling

this coin represents a significant addition to any Gibraltar or world coin collection

Graded an impressive AU58 by NGC

with some flattening of details on both the portrait and shield

1956 WHITE FIVE POUND NOTE FEBRUARY 28TH LONDON BANK OF ENGLAND O'BRIEN REF W£5-31 DJIBOUTI and the obverse portrait showsA striking example of mid 20th century British currency, this 1956 white five pound note represents a significant period in Bank of England note production. Issued on February 28th and bearing the signature of Chief Cashier O'Brien, this note exemplifies the design standards of the era. The white note series reflects the transition in British banknote aesthetics during the 1950s. Ideal for serious collectors of Bank of England notes, historical