1940–1948 Great Britain 1 Pound Emergency Paper Note 2-pc Set F–VF

70-Year-Old British Notes That Outwitted The Nazis!

During the dark early days of World War II, Nazi Germany attempted to deliver a knock-out blow to Great Britain. Not only were German war planes “Blitzing” London and other cities, but Hitler’s minions were also attempting to wreck the British economy by circulating counterfeit banknotes. In response, the Bank of England added a metal security thread into its £1 banknotes and changed the color of the note to blue and pink — changes that lasted throughout the war and even a few years after cessation of hostilities. First issued on March 29,190, these notes proved to be effective at combating German counterfeits.

Countermeasures That Helped British Currency Stay Strong Throughout World War II

No one knows what could have happened if the Nazi’s attempted sabotage of British currency had been successful. But thankfully the Germans could not replicate the changes and Great Britain’s countermeasures helped British currency stay strong throughout the war. Each £1 Note available here is dated 1940–1948 (one with red print and one with green) and is in Fine to Very Fine (F–VF) condition, meaning they lined the wallets of British folks during one of the most tumultuous times in world history. Step back in time and line YOUR pockets with these British banknotes that outwitted the Nazis!