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LESLIE KENNETH O’BRIEN
(1955-1962)
(The 22nd Chief Cashier)
Leslie O’Brien was born on 8th February 1908, he
was educated at Wandsworth School, and entered Bank service in 1927.
He was private secretary to the Goveriun for two years which included
the last year of Lord Norman’s term and the first year of Lord Catto.
He was appointed Deputy Chief Cashier in 1951 and was chief Cashier
from 17th January 1955 to 28th February 1962. He became an Executive
Director in 1962 and Deputy Governor from 1964-66. His term as
Governor lasted from 1966-73 and he was the first member of the
Bank’s ordinary staff to attain this top position. He was knighted in
1967 and became Lord O’Brien of Lothbury in 1973. He died on 24th
November 1995, aged 87.
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English paper money - Vincent Duggleby |
Banknotes printed during O'Brien
| 1955 |
10s |
£1 |
£5 |
| 1956 |
10s |
£1 |
£5 |
| 1957 |
10s |
£1 |
£5 |
| 1958 |
10s |
£1 |
£5 |
| 1959 |
10s |
£1 |
£5 |
| 1960 |
Prt,
10s |
Prt,
£1 |
£5 |
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II |
| Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II |
| 1961 |
10s |
£1 |
£5 |
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10s |
Non specific 10 Shilling Note Signed O'Brien EF+ |
£40.00 |
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OB10S |
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£1 |
Non specific £1 Note Signed O'Brien EF+ |
£22.00 |
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OB1P |
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£5 |
£5 Note signed O'Brien UNC |
£80.00 |
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OB5P |
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10s & £1 Note Set |
Non specific 10 shilling and £1 note signed O'Brien EF+ |
£60.00 |
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OBset |
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English Paper Money : Reference Book |
Treasury and Bank of England notes 1694-2006 by Vincent Duggleby |
£25 |
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EPMB |
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vary with grade, For other banknotes not listed above and special
variants,
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