5 Shillings - George VI

Features

Issuer East Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard banknote
Year 1939
Value 5 Shillings
Currency Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition Paper
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
267525
References P# 26A
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

Portrait of King George VI at lower left.

Lettering:
THE EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD
FIVE SHILLINGS
THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT
OF ANY AMOUNT
NAIROBI

Reverse

Lion at centre.

Lettering:
FIVE SHILLINGS
FIVE SHILLINGS

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 Frequency
1939-Jun-01  38% P#26Aa Serial # larger than later issues. TDLR
1939-Jun-01  63% P#26Ab Serial # same size as later issues. Without imprint
1939-Jun-01  0% P#26As Specimen, as a. Perforated: CANCELLED

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