The Holy Grail of Modern Irish Currency: Serial Number BH000009

Own a true "Top Pop" rarity with this Bank of Ireland £5 note. Dated 20th April 2008, this specimen isn't just a high-grade note; it is a single-digit serial number (#9). In the world of paper money collecting, single digits (1-9) are the most coveted and hardest to acquire, often held in private estates for decades.

This note has been awarded the elite Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ grade by PMG, signifying near-perfect centering, sharp registration, and entirely original paper quality.

Key Features & Design:

• Ultra-Low Serial Number: Features the prestigious BH000009. Low serial numbers signify "first off the press" status and command the highest premiums in the market.

• The "Old Bushmills" Distillery: The reverse features a beautiful engraving of the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery.

• Hibernia Iconography: The obverse showcases the seated figure of Hibernia, surrounded by the coats of arms of the six counties of Northern Ireland.

• Exceptional Quality (EPQ): The Exceptional Paper Quality designation guarantees that the note has not been processed or physically altered, retaining its original embossed feel and ink luster.

Product Specifications:

• Issuer: Bank of Ireland (Belfast)

• Denomination: £5 Sterling

• Date: 20 April 2008

• Pick Number: Pick 83a

• Serial Number: BH000009

• Grade: PMG 67 Superb Gem Unc EPQ

• Signature: D. McGowan (Chief Executive)