Banknotes of NORTHERN IRELAND - 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.
Five banks have the right to issue Northern Ireland pounds: Ulster Bank, Bank of Ireland, First Trust Bank, North Bank and Bank of Denmark (since May 11, 2012, the Bank of Denmark fully accepts all rights to banknotes previously issued by the North Bank - the design of the banknotes has been preserved, but the logo of the North the bank is replaced with the logo of the bank of Denmark). The Bank of England pound is legal tender along with the Northern Ireland pound. The ratio of the Bank of England pound to the Northern Ireland pound is 1: 1. The pound of Northern Ireland outside Northern Ireland is not accepted for payment anywhere else, it is exchanged by banks at face value. Banknotes of the banks of Scotland in Northern Ireland are free circulation.
BASIC CIRCULATION banknotes:
1. BANK OF OLSTER:
5 lbs. Obverse: at the bottom of the Banknote there are images of the urban and rural landscapes of Belfast. Denomination and
Reverse: in the center of the Banknote there is the coat of arms of Northern Ireland. The denomination is indicated on the left and right sides of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there are inscriptions: “Ulster Bank Limited” (Ulster Bank). Coats of arms of the Irish regions are located in all four corners of the Banknote.
Size: 135 × 70 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1986 (issued in 1986, 1993, 1998, 2001, 2007 and 2008).
10 lbs.
Front side: at the bottom of the Banknote are images of the urban and rural landscapes of Belfast. Denomination and
Back side: in the center of the banknote there is the coat of arms of Northern Ireland. The denomination is indicated on the left and right sides of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there are inscriptions: “Ulster Bank Limited” (Ulster Bank). Coats of arms of the Irish regions are located in all four corners of the Banknote.
Size: 141x75 mm.
The banknote in circulation since 1986 (issued in 1986, 1990, 1997, 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2014).
20 lbs.
Front side: at the bottom of the Banknote are images of the urban and rural landscapes of Belfast. Denomination and
Back side: in the center of the banknote there is the coat of arms of Northern Ireland. The denomination is indicated on the left and right sides of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there are inscriptions: “Ulster Bank Limited” (Ulster Bank). Coats of arms of the Irish regions are located in all four corners of the Banknote.
Size: 149x80 mm.
Banknote in circulation since 1990 (issued in 1990, 1996, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014).
50 lbs.
Front side: at the bottom of the Banknote are images of the urban and rural landscapes of Belfast. Denomination and
Back side: in the center of the banknote there is the coat of arms of Northern Ireland. The denomination is indicated on the left and right sides of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there are inscriptions: “Ulster Bank Limited” (Ulster Bank). Coats of arms of the Irish regions are located in all four corners of the Banknote.
Size: 156x85 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1982 (issued in 1982 and 1997).
100 lbs.
Front side: at the bottom of the Banknote are images of the urban and rural landscapes of Belfast. Denomination and
Back side: in the center of the banknote there is the coat of arms of Northern Ireland. The denomination is indicated on the left and right sides of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there are inscriptions: “Ulster Bank Limited” (Ulster Bank). Coats of arms of the Irish regions are located in all four corners of the Banknote.
Size: 163x90 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1997 (issued only in 1997).
COMMEMORATIVE BANKNOTE DEDICATED TO THE YEAR FROM THE DEATH OF GEORGE BEST, ISSUED ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006.
5 lbs. Obverse: at the bottom of the Banknote there are images of the urban and rural landscapes of Belfast. Denomination and
Reverse: in the central part of the Banknote there is a portrait of football player George Best - the legendary player of Manchester United. On the left and right sides of the Banknote there are images of him during the game of football. The denomination is indicated in the upper left and lower right corners of the banknote. In the lower left corner of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Ulster Bank Limited" (Ulster Bank).Size: 135 × 70 mm.
The banknote in circulation since November 27, 2006.
2. BANK OF IRELAND:
5 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is an image of a seated Hibernia - the emblem of the Bank of Ireland. In the upper central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the Old Fortress in the Antrim region. The denomination is marked with “5” in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Bank of Ireland" (Bank of Ireland). In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "FIVE POUNDS" (five pounds).
Size: 136x70 mm.
Watermark: head of Medusa.
The banknote in circulation since 1991 (issued in 1991, 1998, 2000, 2008 and 2013).
10 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is an image of a seated Hibernia - the emblem of the Bank of Ireland. In the upper central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left part and in the upper right corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the Old Fortress in the Antrim region. The denomination is marked with “10” in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Bank of Ireland" (Bank of Ireland). In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "TEN POUNDS" (ten pounds).
Size: 143x75 mm.
Watermark: head of Medusa.
The banknote in circulation since 1991 (issued in 1991, 1998, 2000, 2008 and 2013).
20 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is an image of a seated Hibernia - the emblem of the Bank of Ireland. In the upper central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left part and in the upper right corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the Old Fortress in the Antrim region. The denomination figure "20" is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Bank of Ireland" (Bank of Ireland). In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "TWENTY POUNDS" (twenty pounds).
Size: 150x80 mm.
Watermark: head of Medusa.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1991 (issued in 1991, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2008 and 2013).
50 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is an image of a seated Hibernia - the emblem of the Bank of Ireland. In the upper central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left part and in the upper right corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the Old Fortress in the Antrim region. The denomination number "50" is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Bank of Ireland" (Bank of Ireland). In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "FIFTY POUNDS" (fifty pounds).
Size: 156x85 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1995 (issued in 1995, 2004 and 2013).
100 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is an image of a seated Hibernia - the emblem of the Bank of Ireland. In the upper central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left part and in the upper right corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the building of the Royal University in Belfast. The denomination number “100” is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Bank of Ireland" (Bank of Ireland). In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "ONE HUNDRED POUNDS" (one hundred pounds).
Size: 163x90 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1995 (issued in 1995 and 2005).
3. FIRST TRUST BANK:
10 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of a young man. In the lower central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the ship "Girona" - one of the ships of the "Invincible Armada" in 1588. The denomination is marked with “10” in the left part and in the lower right corner of the banknote. In the upper right corner of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "Ten Pounds Sterling" (ten pounds sterling).
Size: 141x75 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1994 (issued in 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2012).
20 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of an elderly woman. In the lower central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the "Chimney" in the locade located in the "Giant's Trail". The denomination is indicated by the number “20” in the left part and in the lower right corner of the banknote. In the upper right corner of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "Twenty Pounds Sterling" (twenty pounds sterling).
Size: 149x80 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1994 (issued in 1994, 1996, 1998, 2007, 2009 and 2010).
50 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is a portrait of an elderly man. In the lower central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of a commemorative medal with the Cherubim, timed to coincide with the date "1588". The denomination number "50" is indicated in the left part and in the lower right corner of the banknote. In the upper right corner of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "Fifty Pounds Sterling" (fifty pounds sterling).
Size: 156x85 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1994 (issued in 1994, 1998, 2009 and 2010).
100 lbs.
Front side: on the left side of the Banknote there is a joint portrait of an elderly woman and a man depicted on the £ 20 and £ 50 banknotes. In the lower central part of the Banknote there are images of the shields of the six regions of Ireland. The denomination is indicated in the lower left corner of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the Spanish "Invincible Armada", which attacked Great Britain in 1588. The denomination number “100” is indicated in the left part and in the lower right corner of the banknote. In the upper right corner of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: “One Hundred Pounds Sterling” (one hundred pounds sterling).
Size: 163x90 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1994 (issued in 1994 and 1998).
4. NORTH BANK.
5 lbs.
Front side: in the right part of the banknote there is a portrait of V.A. The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there are images (from left to right): radar and graphics, the logo of the Northern Bank and a computer. The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners of the banknote. In the lower central part of the Banknote there is an inscription: “Northern Bank Limited”.
Size: 135x70 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 1990 (issued only in 1990).
10 lbs.
Front side: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of John Boyd Dunlop. In the lower left corner of the Banknote is an image of a bicycle for which Dunlop invented an inflatable tire (later used for the wheel of a car). The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners and in the central part of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the building of the City Hall of Belfast. The denomination is indicated by the digits "10" in the lower left and right corners and in the upper central part of the banknote. In the upper central part of the Banknote there is an inscription: “Northern Bank”. In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "Ten Pounds" (ten pounds sterling).
Size: 141x75 mm.
The banknote in circulation since 2005 (issued in 2005, 2008 and 2011). In 1997, 1999 and 2004, a banknote of a similar design, but brown in color, was issued.
20 lbs.
Front side: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Henry Ferguson, an engineer and inventor. In the lower left corner of the Banknote there is an image of a tractor, to the development of which Ferguson made a great contribution. The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners and in the central part of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the building of the City Hall of Belfast. The denomination is indicated by the digits "20" in the lower left and right corners and in the upper central part of the banknote. In the upper central part of the Banknote there is an inscription: “Northern Bank”. In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: “Twenty Pounds” (twenty pounds sterling).
Size: 149x80 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 2005 (issued in 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011). In 1999, a banknote of a similar design was issued, but in purple.
50 lbs.
Front side: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Sir Samuel Cleland Davidson, an engineer and inventor. In the lower left corner of the Banknote there is an image of his invention. The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners and in the central part of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image. The denomination is marked with “50” in the lower left and right corners and in the upper central part of the banknote. In the upper central part of the Banknote there is an inscription: “Northern Bank”. In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "Fifty Pounds" (fifty pounds sterling).
Size: 156x85 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 2005 (issued only in 2005). In 1999, a banknote of a similar design was issued, but in green.
100 lbs.
Front side: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Sir James Martin, an engineer and inventor. In the lower left corner of the Banknote there is an image of an ejected paratrooper (James Martin invented a catapult for airplanes). The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners and in the central part of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image. The denomination is indicated by the digits "100" in the lower left and right corners and in the upper central part of the banknote. In the upper central part of the Banknote there is an inscription: “Northern Bank”. In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: “One Hundred Pounds” (one hundred pounds sterling).
Size: 163x90 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 2005 (issued only in 2005).
5. BANK OF DENMARK:
10 lbs.
Front side: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of John Boyd Dunlop. In the lower left corner of the Banknote is an image of a bicycle for which Dunlop invented an inflatable tire (later used for the wheel of a car). The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners and in the central part of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the building of the City Hall of Belfast. The denomination is indicated by the digits "10" in the lower left and right corners and in the upper central part of the banknote. In the upper central part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Danske Bank" (Bank of Denmark). In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: "Ten Pounds" (ten pounds sterling).
Size: 141x75 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 2013 (issued only in 2013).
20 lbs.
Front side: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Henry Ferguson, an engineer and inventor. In the lower left corner of the Banknote there is an image of a tractor, to the development of which Ferguson made a great contribution. The denomination is indicated in the upper left and right corners and in the central part of the banknote.
Back side: in the center of the Banknote there is an image of the building of the City Hall of Belfast. The denomination is indicated by the digits "20" in the lower left and right corners and in the upper central part of the banknote. In the upper central part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "Danske Bank" (Bank of Denmark). In the lower central part of the Banknote, the denomination is indicated by the letters: “Twenty Pounds” (twenty pounds sterling).
Size: 149x80 mm.
The banknote has been in circulation since 2013 (issued only in 2013).
