The Series A banknotes (Irish: Nótaí bainc sraith A) were the first banknotes created by and for the Irish Free State in 1928[1] and continued to be issued when the Free State became the Republic of Ireland. They are considered to "count amongst the most iconic and beautiful of all modern banknotes."[2] The series is known as "The Lady Lavery Series", from the prominent portrait on the front of the notes.[1] The notes were issued from 1928 to 1977 until they were gradually replaced by Series B banknotes beginning in 1976.[3] However, as no £100 note was issued in Series B, the Series A £100 note remained in use until replaced by the Series C note in 1996.[4]
- ^ a b Central Bank of Ireland: Series A (1928 - 1975 / 77) “The Lady Lavery Series”
- ^ Spink Special Features: The Story of Hazel, Lady Lavery: The woman behind the banknote classic
- ^ Central Bank of Ireland: Series B (1976/82 - 1989/ 93)
- ^ Central Bank of Ireland: Series C (1992/96 – 2000)