3 Pence - British Armed Forces 2nd series

Features

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Issuing entity British Armed Forces - Command of the Army Council
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Paper vouchers › Military voucher
Years 1948-1961
Value 3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Paper
Size 112 × 56 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
223123
References P# M16,
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.
RM# 41,
Richard John Marles; 2014. Collectors' British Military Money 1943-1972 (2nd revised edition). Rotographic Publications, Torquay, United Kingdom.
RM# 42
Richard John Marles; 2014. Collectors' British Military Money 1943-1972 (2nd revised edition). Rotographic Publications, Torquay, United Kingdom.

Series: ND (1948) "2nd Series" Issue

Obverse

Denomination central and in corners.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH ARMED FORCES
SPECIAL VOUCHER
FOR USE ONLY AS DETAILED ON THE REVERSE
THREE PENCE 3d
2nd SERIES
ISSUED BY COMMAND OF THE ARMY COUNCIL

Reverse

Denomination central and in corners, terms and conditionns below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3d
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.

Printer

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

Comments

For use by British troops in Germany, Austria, Japan and Singapore.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1948)  $ 1.90 85% P#M16a (RM#41) - paper with metal strip
ND (1961)  14% P#M16b (RM#42) - paper with watermark

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - British Armed Forces (2nd series)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - British Armed Forces (2nd series)
Katz
Auction 62
Lot 668
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2022 Undetermined VF USD 1003.32
(EUR 930.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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