Commemorative banknotes printed by Harrison and Sons Ltd
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Object number2009.562
TitleCommemorative banknotes printed by Harrison and Sons Ltd
Creator Ltd. Harrison and Sons (printer)
DescriptionSet of three specimen banknotes commemorating Isambard Kingdom Brunel that were printed by Harrison and Sons Ltd. The banknotes are mounted on card, with both sides framed and glazed (the reverse of the banknotes are visible). The front of the banknote depicts portrait of Brunel with the Royal Albert bridge, adjacent. The Clifton suspension bridge can be seen underneath the Brunel portrait. On the reverse is a full length portrait of Brunel with his three ships, the Great Western, the Great Britain, and the Great Eastern.
Production date 1980 - 2000
Production period20th century
Object namebanknote
Object categorycommemorative
Techniqueprinted
Dimensions
- Frame width: 234 mm
Frame length: 350 mm
Banknote width: 80 mm
Banknote length: 150 mm