1 Shilling - George VI

Features

Issuer East Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard banknote
Year 1943
Value 1 Shilling
Currency Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition Paper
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
209093
References P# 27
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Blue-back on purple underprint.
Portrait King George VI at left.
4 Signatures.

Lettering:
The East African Currency Board
One Shilling
Nairobi, 1st January 1943
These notes are legal tender for the payment of any amount

Reverse

Lion at center.

Lettering: One Shilling

Printer

De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943  Photo $ 21 $ 48 P27

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Katz
Auction 99
Lot 3130
Internet Archive
31 Oct 2023 VF USD 43.21
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Katz
Auction 78
Lot 2303
Internet Archive
1 Mar 2023 VF USD 47.53
(EUR 44.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Katz
Auction 91
Lot 2379
Internet Archive
8 Aug 2023 F USD 21.60
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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