GIBRALTAR banknotes - a catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
The Gibraltar pound is the currency of Gibraltar, sometimes also called the livre. Symbol: £ (same as UK pound sterling). The Gibraltar pound is equal to the pound sterling.
Initially, the Spanish and British currencies were used in Gibraltar. In 1914, the first paper banknotes were issued, and in 1927 the issue of banknotes in Gibraltar pounds began.
Gibraltar Banknotes and Coins and UK Coins are legal tender. Banknotes of the Bank of England, Scottish and Northern Irish banks, while not being formally legal tender, may be accepted as payment for goods and services.
In circulation Banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 pounds 2010 - 2011 series.
Banknotes of the main circulation SERIES 2010 - 2011:
5 lbs.
Obverse: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The denomination number "5" is indicated in the left and right upper corners of the banknote. in the central part of the Banknote the denomination is indicated in letters and the inscription: "FIVE POUNDS Sterling | ISSUED BY THE GOVERMENT OF GIBRALTAR UNDER THE CURRENCY NOTES ACT"
Watermark: portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and denomination with the numeral "5".
The banknote in circulation since May 11, 2011.
10 lbs.
Obverse: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The denomination is marked with "10" in the left and right upper corners of the banknote. in the central part of the Banknote there is the denomination in letters and the inscription: "TEN POUNDS Sterling | ISSUED BY THE GOVERMENT OF GIBRALTAR UNDER THE CURRENCY NOTES ACT"
Watermark: portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and denomination with the numeral "10".
The banknote in circulation since July 8, 2010.
20 lbs.
Obverse: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The denomination figure "20" is indicated in the left and right upper corners of the banknote. in the central part of the Banknote there is the denomination in letters and the inscription: "TWENTY POUNDS Sterling | ISSUED BY THE GOVERMENT OF GIBRALTAR UNDER THE CURRENCY NOTES ACT"
Watermark: portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and denomination with the numeral "20".
The banknote in circulation since May 11, 2011.
50 lbs.
Obverse: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The denomination number "50" is indicated in the left and right upper corners of the banknote. in the central part of the Banknote there is the denomination in letters and the inscription: "FIFTY POUNDS Sterling | ISSUED BY THE GOVERMENT OF GIBRALTAR UNDER THE CURRENCY NOTES ACT"
Watermark: portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and denomination with the numeral "50".
The banknote in circulation since July 8, 2010.
100 lbs.
Obverse: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The denomination is marked with "100" in the left and right upper corners of the banknote. in the central part of the Banknote there is the denomination in letters and the inscription: "ONE HUNDRED POUNDS Sterling | ISSUED BY THE GOVERMENT OF GIBRALTAR UNDER THE CURRENCY NOTES ACT"
Watermark: portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and denomination with the numeral "100".
