Because of the amount of gold you could buy back then:
On August 5, 1993, the price of gold fell sharply, an event that does not occur very often. A few days later, newspapers wrote special articles about the price drop. Traders at Comex were surprised that the price of gold fell by about $15 within a few minutes and speculated about possible reasons for several days. Events on the second day, September 29, 1999, are also interesting. Only a few days before, viz. on Sunday, September 26, 1999, the European central banks had made a statement to the effect that only a certain amount of gold would be sold.
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On December 31, 1998, the ECU exchanges rates of the Eurozone countries were frozen and the value of the euro, which then superseded the ECU at par, was thus established
If you mean selling the Notes to collectors I would say its because in 1999 Merlyn Lowther became the first ever woman to hold the position of Chief Cashier of the Bank Of England and her signatures was on the note released in 1999.
2006-12-13 01:09:04
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answered by wandera1970 6
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I'd say the opposite way round...
In 1993, £10 was worth more than in 1999, due to inflation.
(i.e. you could buy more with a £10 note in 1993 than in 1999)
2006-12-13 08:13:27
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answered by SB 3
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because it is six more notes... dumbass
only jokin... I wasnt aware they were.
2006-12-13 08:10:37
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answered by Anonymous
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