Bahamas 5 Shillings 1897-Jan-28

Black

Signature: HHJB

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Bahamas 5 Shillings, 1897 obverse
Bahamas 5 Shillings, 1897 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1897-Jan-28 Signature: HHJB + - - - - - -
Country Bahamas
Period Pound (Before 1966)
Issuing bank The Bank of Nassau
Currency Shillings
Denomination 5 Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1897
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

Bahamas 5 Shillings, 1897
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

Black print. Black serial number. 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
ND (1897) Signature: HHJB + - - - - - -
1897-Jan-28 Signature: HHJB - - - - - -