John Fforde (1966-1970)

Choice examples of the Portrait £5 issued when J S Fforde was Chief Cashier (B312) The front features a youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and a young seated Britannia on the back Choice GEF. Limited availability.

J S Fforde £1 Blue Portrait Queen Eliz/ Young Britannia B312 Crisp AU/Unc

J S Fforde £5 Blue Portrait B312 Crisp EF.

John Standish Fforde was Chief Cashier at the Bank of England from 1966 until 1970 when he was succeeded by J B Page. During his time, there were two varieties of the Portrait £5. The first continued the prefix sequence first begun under J Q Hollom his predecessor. These have the catalogue reference B312 in English Paper Money. We are delighted to offer this first of the Fforde £5 notes in Crisp EF and AU/Unc.

J S Fforde 10 shillings Red Brown Portrait B310 Unc

J S Fforde 10/- Red Brown Portrait B310 A-N prefix Unc