1 pound 1964
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This is a VF-grade 1 Pound note from the Bank of Jamaica, issued in 1964 under the Bank of Jamaica Law of 1960. The note features Queen Elizabeth II in profile on the obverse and an agricultural harvest scene with a tractor on the reverse, both rendered in crisp green intaglio printing. While the visual analysis suggests near-uncirculated condition, the VF grade assessment is consistent with eBay market data showing VF examples typically selling in the $26-$47.50 range.
Common. This note shows regular eBay circulation in the $20-$47 range for VF examples, with multiple sales documented across different years (2011-2025). The catalog value for VF is listed at $35 (2019), and no print run restrictions or recall history are indicated. The availability of multiple variant designations (P-51Ca through P-51Ce and P-51Cs) within the PMG population reports further indicates multiple printings and widespread circulation.
This note was issued during Jamaica's transition period following the Bank of Jamaica Law of 1960, which established the central banking framework for the newly independent nation (independence achieved in 1962). The reverse design depicting agricultural mechanization reflects Jamaica's economic focus on farming and sugar production during the post-colonial development era. The continued use of Queen Elizabeth II's portrait reflects Jamaica's status as a Commonwealth realm during this period.
The obverse features a left-facing profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, rendered in green intaglio on a pink/beige background, positioned at the left of the note. The Jamaican coat of arms appears centrally below the portrait, flanked by heraldic supporters. The denomination 'ONE POUND' is prominently displayed with the Bank of Jamaica name and legal authority statement. The reverse depicts a detailed agricultural scene showing a tractor with an attached hay/crop wagon operated by workers in a sugarcane or similar crop field, with landscape elements extending to the horizon under a clouded sky. Both sides feature ornamental decorative borders in green.
Front side: 'BANK OF JAMAICA' (issuing authority), 'ONE POUND' (denomination), 'ISSUED UNDER THE BANK OF JAMAICA LAW 1960' (legal authority), 'D.T.P. Hall' (Governor's signature), 'GOVERNOR' (title designation), 'THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED.' (printer information), 'EP386844' (serial number, repeated twice). Back side: 'BANK OF JAMAICA' (issuing authority), 'ONE POUND' (denomination, appears twice).
Intaglio engraving (line engraving), produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London, the world's premier banknote security printer. The technique is evident from the detailed fine line work, the characteristic raised texture of intaglio printing, and the sharp, crisp rendering of all design elements including the portrait, coat of arms, agricultural scene, and decorative borders.
This note is cataloged as P-51Cd, specifically a £1 denomination from the 1964 issue under the Bank of Jamaica Law 1960. The visual analysis confirms the English motto below the arms (distinguishing it from P-51 variants with Latin mottos). The printer is Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited as indicated on the note. The serial number prefix 'EP' and the signature of D.T.P. Hall (Governor) are observable features consistent with 1964-era Jamaican pound notes. This falls within the identified P-51C series (£1 notes with English motto variations).
