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September
2022.
Two Queen Jubilee Banknotes Are Going into Circulation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two Limited SeriesofQueen Elizabeth IIPlatinumJubilee Banknotes Are Goinginto Circulation

After months of preparation, new Platinum Jubilee70 poundbanknoteswere ready for release on the morning of 8 September. This set of two limited series honoursandcommemoratesthe 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne. One Banknote, producers of the exclusive collectors'banknote brand Britannia Pound,now release the currency in respectful memory of Her Late Majesty.

Several designers collaborated on the distinctive designs forthetwo series,andthebanknotes wereproduced last monthin a high-securitycurrencyprinting facility. They depict Queen Elizabeth II andincorporate allthestandardsecurity features such as UV inks, unique serial numbers, microtext, holographic foil,and banknote engraving.

The noteswill be graded byPaper Money Guaranty (PMG)and will be auctioned by Stack's Bowers in January 2023.According toAris Maragoudakis, Director of World Paper Money at Stack's Bowers,

"These notes will be treasured pieces, commemorating the life and service of one of the most paramount figures in recent history. HM Queen Elizabeth II forged paths and broke down barriers in a male-dominated world. She modernised the monarchy, transformed theCommonwealth, and has been a shining example of true leadership for an astounding 70 years. It is a great honour to offer these notes to the world in our upcoming international auction in New York with the hope they fall into the hands of passionatecollectors."

Each of the twoserieswill be limited to 70,000 of the£70banknotes. More information and other purchasing options are availableon the One Banknotewebsite, www.onebanknote.com.

For more photo material or additional information please contact:

Christian Petermann

Tel: 0031 611 296 153

E-Mail: press@onebanknote.com