1 Pound GIB Banknote (1975–1988 Issue) 1975-1988

1 Pound Pound Sterling (Issued 1975-1988)

The front of this Gibraltar banknote radiates in warm rose-pink and mauve tones, immediately drawing the eye to the dignified portrait of Queen Elizabeth II positioned prominently in the centre-right. Her profile is rendered in fine engraving detail, gazing leftward with classical composure, framed within delicate line work and surrounded by intricate guilloché patterns that enhance the note’s security and prestige. The colour palette transitions subtly from deeper burgundy in the background to lighter pink towards the edges, creating visual depth across the note’s surface.

On the front, the text “ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR” appears in capitals across the top in a decorative serif typeface, with “UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE CURRENCY NOTE ORDINANCE CAP 38” positioned below. The denomination “ONE POUND” is displayed prominently in the lower-left quadrant with “GIBRALTAR” and the date “20th Nov 1975” printed beneath. The serial number “J043386” appears in the top-right and bottom-left corners in a standard banking font. A decorative coat of arms or heraldic emblem in deep burgundy occupies the lower-centre portion, whilst the right side features a signature line marked “FINANCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY”. The entire design is framed with ornamental corner flourishes featuring £1 symbols in deep rose and cream tones, with fine parallel line work creating a subtle striped texture throughout the background.

The reverse showcases an impressive architectural engraving executed entirely in the same rose-pink palette as the obverse. A substantial stone building with classical proportions dominates the composition, featuring a prominent central entrance with arched doorways and multi-paned windows arranged across three visible storeys. The building’s stonework is rendered with meticulous cross-hatching and linear detail that gives the structure considerable dimensionality and texture. An ornamental architectural frame borders the entire reverse design, with corner flourishes mirroring those on the front and decorative £1 symbols positioned at both left and right edges. “ONE POUND” appears in serif capitals on the right side of the reverse, maintaining the note’s consistent typography and colour harmony throughout.

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