George Forbes1870
George Forbes becomes the sole official whose signature appears on Bank of England banknotes, establishing a tradition that continues thereafter.
Great Britain · Economy / Currency. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
George Forbes becomes the sole official whose signature appears on Bank of England banknotes, establishing a tradition that continues thereafter.
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