 Complete the following phrase:  The bank issued its first banknotes in 1694, although before 1745 they were written for irregular amounts, rather than predefined multiples of a pound. It tended to be times of war, which put inflationary pressure on the British economy, that led to greater note issue. In 1759, during the Seven Years War, when the lowest-value note issued by the Bank was 20, a 10 note was issued for the first time. In 1793, during the 