Gibraltar – 5 Pounds 1988 – Pick 21b – PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ Country: Gibraltar / British Administration Issue Type: Regular Issue Banknote Year/Date: 4th August 1988 Denomination: Five Pounds (£5) Pick Catalog Number: P-21b Serial Number: E843339 Printing Authority: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (TDLR) Grading House: PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) Grade: 68 Sixty-Eight Superb Gem Uncirculated Designation: EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) Up for auction is a magnificent, ultra-high-grade 1988 5 Pounds banknote issued by the Government of Gibraltar under British Administration. This classic British Commonwealth numismatic issue stands at an elite grade of preservation, showcasing a brilliant green and multi-coloured design alongside sophisticated security details. This lot offers a complete view of both the obverse and reverse sides, allowing for absolute verification of its pristine condition. The obverse features an extraordinarily sharp, high-relief portrait engraving of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the centre right. The background on the left displays the dramatic landscape of the Rock of Gibraltar, balanced below by the historic coat of arms featuring a castle and key with the motto "Montis Insignia Calpe". The centre fields prominently display the denomination text "FIVE POUNDS" and the specific issue date "4th August 1988", alongside the facsimile signature of Brian Traynor, the Financial and Development Secretary. The reverse showcases a magnificent architectural scene featuring a detailed engraving of the Parliament Building (formerly the City Hall) in Gibraltar. The elegant historic building is framed by stylized floral tree shapes, multi-layered wavy geometric patterns, and crisp corner numerals. The entire layout retains its original visual depth, exceptional centering, and crisp contrast. Professionally authenticated and certified by PMG at the elite, museum-quality grade of 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ. This note features PMG's coveted Exceptional Paper Quality (EPQ) designation, awarded exclusively to notes that are entirely original, free from any artificial chemical or physical modifications, and possess world-class eye appeal. A true investment-quality masterpiece for collectors specialising in Gibraltar currency, Queen Elizabeth II banknotes, Thomas De La Rue printings, or elite registry set showpieces. All items are shipped by UPS courier with full tracking.