{"product_id":"rare-1943-central-bank-of-ireland-1-pound-note-wwii-war-code-g-lady-lavery-type-1943-irish-war-code-g-one-pound-punt-note-p-2-copy","title":"1977 Republic of Ireland 1 Pound Series B Note - Rarer First Date Issue, 10.06.77 - 1977 Irish Republic One Pound Punt Banknote - P#70a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1977 Republic of Ireland 1 Pound Punt Gaelic First Issue Banknote. Issued on June 10th, 1977, the first date of issue for this series of banknotes, making this a rarer find! Signed by C.H. Murray and M. O'Murchu. The obverse of this note depicts a portrait of Queen Maeb on the right end with old Gaelic text under printed across the note. The reverse of the note shows an extract of \u003cspan\u003eLebor na hUidre\u003c\/span\u003e. The notes watermark is of Lady Lavery, a national symbol for the Republic. Very Fine (VF) grade\/condition, some visible folds and signs of circulation. Great rarer note with an interesting history! Must have for any collection! P#70a (Pick Number 70a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Lavery banknotes were first issued in 1928 and circulated until they were replaced by the B Series notes starting in 1976. The figure of Lady Lavery was created to symbolize the Irish state, being adapted from a portrait of the Irishwoman Lady Hazel Lavery. Lady Lavery was prominently portrayed on the A Series of banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Ireland, and were replaced with B Series banknotes, with the 1 Pound note featuring Queen Maeb and being written entirely in Gaelic, starting in 1976. The first issue of these B Series notes was dated June 10th, 1977 (10.06.77). \u003cspan\u003eAlthough this new series featured a £100 note, this note was never put into circulation. Each denomination showcased a different figure from Irish history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely interesting and rarer note with a rich history, a must have for any collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks so much for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1977 Republic of Ireland 1 Pound Series B Note - Rarer First Date Issue, 10.06.77 - 1977 Irish Republic One Pound Punt Banknote - P#70a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50426760757545,"sku":"ILD-1P-1977-P70a-VF","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/DSC_2051.jpg?v=1748528512","url":"https:\/\/treasurehunterco.com\/ja\/products\/rare-1943-central-bank-of-ireland-1-pound-note-wwii-war-code-g-lady-lavery-type-1943-irish-war-code-g-one-pound-punt-note-p-2-copy","provider":"Treasure Hunter Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}