3 Pence - British Armed Forces 1st series

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Issuing entity	British Armed Forces - Command of the Army Council
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Local banknote
Year	1946
Value	3 Pence = ¼ Shilling (1⁄80)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Paper
Size	114 × 57 mm
Shape	Rectangular
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 205481 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	P# M9, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. And 2 more volumes. RM# 20 Richard John Marles; 2014. Collectors' British Military Money 1943-1972 (2nd revised edition). Rotographic Publications, Torquay, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Central denomination.

Lettering:
British Armed Forces
Special Voucher
For use only as detailed on the reverse
Three Pence
Issued by command of the Army Council

Reverse

Central denomination.

Lettering:
Three Pence
This note is valid only for transactions within official canteens and organisations laid down in the G.R.Os of the theatre. Except as may be expressly provided in the G.R.Os it must in no circumstances be offered to any person who is not entitled to use British service canteens. Improper use of this note is a disciplinary offence and may render the offender liable to penalties.

Comments

Military note issued to British forces outside the UK

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