{"product_id":"bank-of-england-sig-kentifield-20-pick-387a-epq68-the-only-finest-on-pmg","title":"1993 Great Britain £20 Banknote - Michael Faraday - PMG 68 Superb Gem UNC EPQ - TOP POP \/ NONE HIGHER","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Scientific Masterpiece: The Finest Known 1993 Faraday £20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eElevate your collection to the highest possible tier with this world-class \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003e£20 note\u003c\/b\u003e. Part of the Bank of England's \"Series E,\" this note celebrates the life of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eMichael Faraday\u003c\/b\u003e (1791–1867), the father of electromagnetism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhile the Faraday series is a staple for British collectors, this specific specimen is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003ecertified \"Top Pop\" rarity\u003c\/b\u003e. Per the PMG Population Report, this is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003esingle highest-graded example (1 of 1)\u003c\/b\u003e for Pick# 387a, with nothing graded higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric \u0026amp; Design Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c\/b\u003e Features the \"Land Series\" portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/b\u003e. The design incorporates a distinct purple and multi-color palette that defined 1990s British currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c\/b\u003e A stunning tribute to science. It features a portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eMichael Faraday\u003c\/b\u003e alongside a depiction of him delivering one of his famous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eRoyal Institution Christmas Lectures\u003c\/b\u003e in 1855. Also shown is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003eMagneto-Electric Spark Apparatus\u003c\/b\u003e, the precursor to the modern generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Kentfield\" Signature:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears the signature of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eG.E.A. Kentfield\u003c\/b\u003e, Chief Cashier of the Bank of England from 1993 to 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition of the Century:\u003c\/b\u003e Graded \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003ePMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ\u003c\/b\u003e. This note is virtually perfect, possessing razor-sharp corners, perfect centering, and the original \"as-printed\" paper texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Bank of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e Twenty Pounds (£20).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 1993 (ND 1993-99).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePick Number:\u003c\/b\u003e P-387a (B374-375).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e AA18 030482 (Desirable AA Prefix).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrading:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003ePMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Finest of it's kind one ever graded by PMG\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou will receive what you see in the photos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShipping and Packaging Information:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProcessing Time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders placed from Monday to Friday will be carefully packed and dispatched within 24 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo ensure the safety of your purchase, we use board-backed envelopes and plastic sleeves to protect our products during transit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnited Kingdom Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnjoy free shipping within the UK, regardless of the weight of your order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor orders under 5 pounds, your shipment will be sent via second class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders between 5 pounds and 15 pounds will be shipped using first class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders exceeding 15 pounds will be shipped via first class mail with tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders over 100 pounds will benefit from special delivery with next-day delivery service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInternational Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor international orders, we use royal mail international.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"worldbanknote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56925801644414,"sku":"EB-156052183776","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1663\/5161\/files\/57_507d47b1-b811-4f75-ad29-48c51ba553db.jpg?v=1773126767","url":"https:\/\/worldbanknoteonline.com\/products\/bank-of-england-sig-kentifield-20-pick-387a-epq68-the-only-finest-on-pmg","provider":"worldbanknote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}