Collecting Irish and Scottish Bank Notes
This month, I have invited Jonathan Callaway, an expert on currency from Ireland and Scotland, to share some of his thoughts on collecting and identifying bank notes. I could not pass up the opportunity to bring up a couple of questions on the ever-iconic Lady Hazel Lavery notes. Please be sure to read part two in an upcoming issue to see what Callaway was kind enough to share on the topic.
Q. How long have you been a bank note collector?
A. I bought my first bank note in 1970. It was a Bank of England 10 shillings note and it cost me 12 shillings and sixpence, the equivalent today of £0.63. My father thought I was crazy! I had been a
