100 Shillings / 5 Pounds - George VI

Features

Issuer East Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard banknote
Years 1938-1951
Value 100 Shillings
Currency Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition Paper
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
267537
References P# 31
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

George VI at upper left

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

Reverse

Lion at centre

Lettering:
ONE HUNDRED SHILLINGS OR FIVE POUNDS
ONE HUNDRED SHILLINGS OR FIVE POUNDS

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
1938-Jan-01  P#31a 3 signatures
1938-Jan-01  P#31s Specimen. Pin hole cancelled
1939-Jan-02  P#31a 3 signatures
1939-Jun-01  P#31a 3 signatures
1941-Jul-01  P#31a 3 signatures
1943-Sep-01  Photo P#31b 4 signatures
1947-Jan-01  P#31b 4 signatures
1949-Jan-01  P#31b 4 signatures
1950-Sep-01  P#31b 4 signatures
1951-Aug-01  P#31b 4 signatures

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Shillings / 5 Pounds - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 100 Shillings / 5 Pounds - George VI
Katz
Auction 91
Lot 2381
Internet Archive
8 Aug 2023 1943-Sep-01 – P#31b 4 signatures VF USD 189.70
(EUR 176.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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