Bahamas 10 Shillings - George VI ND (1936)

Signatures: WLH, RWT, WKM

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Bahamas 10 Shillings - George VI, 1936 P-10 obverse
Bahamas 10 Shillings - George VI, 1936 P-10 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1936) Signatures: WLH, RWT, WKM + - - - - - -
Reference P#10b
Country Bahamas
Period Pound (Before 1966)
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Currency Shillings - George VI
Denomination 10 Shillings - George VI
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Bahamas Government
Year 1936
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 151x84 mm

Obverse:

Bahamas 10 Shillings - George VI, 1936 P-10
Latin

Obverse text

10/- THE CURRENCY NOTE ACT 1936 THE BAHAMAS GOVERNMENT THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT TEN SHILLINGS EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA COMMISSIONER OF CURRENCY RECEIVER GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF CURRENCY COMMISSIONER OF CURRENCY THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON.

Obverse symbol

Red print; yellow underprint; black serial numbers. Front-facing bust of King George VI at right. Ship seal at left. Watermark area at centre.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

TEN SHILLINGS THE BAHAMAS GOVERNMENT DIEU ET MON DROIT HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE 10/-

Reverse symbol

Multicolor print. British coat of arms at left. Value at right. Watermark area at centre.