5 Shillings

Issuer
Year 1914
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 5 Shillings (1/4)
Currency Pound Sterling (1825-1972)
Composition Paper
Size 100 × 84 mm
Shape Rectangular
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Reference(s) P#2
Obverse description Brown paper with dark brown print. In the top center is the British Coat of Arms, with the law text underneat. A big underprint of the island of Malta in the center. Serial number to the left. An embossed seal of Malta in the center.
Obverse lettering 5s. 5s. GOVERNMENT OF MALTA Issued under authority of Ordinance No. VIII of 1914 assented to by His Excellency the Governor with the special permission of His Majesty the King. FIVE SHILLINGS By Command, JOHN E. CLAUSON, Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Secretary to Govt. August 13, 1914. 5s. 5s.
Reverse description Pale black-grey print on white background.
Reverse lettering 5s. 5s. This Note is legal tender for all purposes up to the limit of £ 5 sterling Notes of this series AA are con- verible at sight at the Treasury into gold in amounts of not less than £ 1 sterling 5s. 5s.
Signature(s) John Eugene Clauson (JEC), Lieutenant Governor and Chief Secretary to the Government
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Numisquare ID 3786932420
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