5 Shillings Black

Issuer The Bahamas
Year 1897
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 5 Shillings (1/4)
Currency Pound (Before 1966)
Composition Paper
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Shape Rectangular
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Reference(s) P#A4B
Obverse description Black print. Black serial number. Bust of man facing right at right, ship seal at left.
Obverse lettering FIVE SHILLINGS Secured by approved Government Securities or Coin deposited with the Receiver General & Treasurer RECEIVER GENERAL AND TREASURER THE BANK OF NASSAU Hereby promises to pay to BEARER on demand the sum of FIVE SHILLINGS NASSAU N.P. President Cashier BAHAMA EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA
(Translation: Pirates expelled, commerce restored.)
Reverse description Blank.
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Signature(s) Henry Hesketh Joudou Bell (HHJB), Receiver General and Treasurer
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Numisquare ID 6935644220
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