1972 Ireland One Pound Banknote

Obverse: The front of the banknote features the iconic image of Lady Hazel Lavery, wearing a traditional Irish shawl, on the left side, set within an oval frame. Above her portrait, the note's serial number "8IJ394362" is printed in red twice, on the left and right sides. The central part of the note displays the text "THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRELAND" and its Irish equivalent "BANC CEANNAIS NA hÉIREANN," along with "LEGAL TENDER NOTE" and "NÓTA DLÍTHAIRGTHE." The denomination "ONE POUND" is featured prominently at the bottom, with additional instances of "£1" in the four corners of the note. The signatures of the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Finance are present at the bottom. The note's issuance date "28-6-72" is printed on the lower right.
Obverse lettering: THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRELAND, BANC CEANNAIS NA hÉIREANN, LEGAL TENDER NOTE, NÓTA DLÍTHAIRGTHE, ONE POUND, £1, 28-6-72
Reverse: The reverse side of the note showcases a detailed engraving of a Celtic high king's head, surrounded by an intricate pattern of Celtic knot designs. Two empty circular frames. The design features traditional Irish motifs in green and yellow hues.
Reverse lettering: None
Size ±: 151 x 83 mm
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