| REF. NO. | DENOMINATION | DESCRIPTION | NO. ISSUED | VALUE |
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| 101 | £50 share | 181[2], black, on vellum | 4,000 #390,#1919,#1922,#1923,#1924 |
£180 |
 Courtesy of Boone Shares |
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| 103 | £50 additional share | 181[7], black, on vellum | 4,000 #6930 |
£180 |
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| 106 | £10 Class A share | 1870, black | #44096,#44332 | £15 |
Gas Light and Coke Company
Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1812, the first gas works in the United Kingdom and the first public gas works in the world. Works were established at the Royal Mint in 1817. Acquired many smaller gas companies. Nationalised in 1948 and became the major part of North Thames Gas Board.
Capital £200,000 in shares of £50. An additional £200,000 issued in 1817.
1812