Bahamas 5 Shillings, 1897-1902

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Information:

Country Bahamas
Period Pound (Before 1966)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 5 Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler Edward VII (1901-1910)
Issuing bank The Bank of Nassau
Year 1897-1902
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

Bahamas 5 Shillings, 1897-1902
Latin

Obverse text

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

Obverse symbol

Blue print. Bust of man facing right at right, ship seal at left.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1897-Jan-28 1897-Jan-28 + - - - - - -
1902-Apr-03 1902-Apr-03 - - - - - -