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An exchequer note, with a face value of five pounds, issued by the
exchequer
of the
Kingdom of England
under
William III
. This bill is dated 6 August 1697, one year after the introduction of such notes, and a tax or
"aid"
of 3 shillings is chargeable on it. Exchequer notes paid interest for loans made to the government.
Banknote:
Exchequer of the Kingdom of England
(image courtesy of the
National Numismatic Collection
)
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