Bidspirit auction | UK 1999 Bank of England

UK 1999 Bank of England £20 Banknote Presentation Set, Limited Edition - A UK limited edition banknote presentation set, titled NEW £20 BANKNOTE FOR 1999. The set is housed in a tri-fold decorative cardstock folder with a white outer sleeve featuring a holographic crown vignette and printed text reading LIMITED EDITION BANKNOTE ISSUE and STRICTLY LIMITED TO ONLY 1000. The set comprises two £20 banknotes. The first note features a portrait of Michael Faraday on the reverse and bears the serial number DA80 999337. The second note features a portrait of Edward Elgar on the reverse, with a prominent foil hologram on the obverse, and bears the serial number AA01 999337. Both notes are printed in purple and multi-coloured inks and bear the signature of the Chief Cashier MERLYN LOWTHER. The interior of the folder contains printed biographical information regarding Michael Faraday and Edward Elgar, alongside portraits and illustrations. The notes are secured within transparent protective sleeves.