1993 Great Britain £20 Banknote - Michael Faraday - PMG 68 Superb Gem UNC EPQ - TOP POP / NONE HIGHER
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A Scientific Masterpiece: The Finest Known 1993 Faraday £20
Elevate your collection to the highest possible tier with this world-class £20 note. Part of the Bank of England's "Series E," this note celebrates the life of Michael Faraday (1791–1867), the father of electromagnetism.
While the Faraday series is a staple for British collectors, this specific specimen is a certified "Top Pop" rarity. Per the PMG Population Report, this is the single highest-graded example (1 of 1) for Pick# 387a, with nothing graded higher.
Historic & Design Highlights:
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Obverse (Front): Features the "Land Series" portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The design incorporates a distinct purple and multi-color palette that defined 1990s British currency.
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Reverse (Back): A stunning tribute to science. It features a portrait of Michael Faraday alongside a depiction of him delivering one of his famous Royal Institution Christmas Lectures in 1855. Also shown is the Magneto-Electric Spark Apparatus, the precursor to the modern generator.
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The "Kentfield" Signature: Bears the signature of G.E.A. Kentfield, Chief Cashier of the Bank of England from 1993 to 1998.
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Condition of the Century: Graded PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ. This note is virtually perfect, possessing razor-sharp corners, perfect centering, and the original "as-printed" paper texture.
Item Details:
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Issuer: Bank of England.
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Denomination: Twenty Pounds (£20).
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Date: 1993 (ND 1993-99).
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Pick Number: P-387a (B374-375).
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Serial Number: AA18 030482 (Desirable AA Prefix).
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Grading: PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ.
Collector's Perspective: For the registry set collector, this is the "Holy Grail." Paper notes are notoriously difficult to grade at the Superb Gem level because of their large surface area. To find a 30-year-old paper note that achieved a 68 EPQ—standing alone at the top of the census—is a once-in-a-decade opportunity.
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