British West Africa 10 Shillings 1916-Mar-31

P#4s Specimen. Arabic script on back

© Bank Note Museum generic images

British West Africa 10 Shillings, 1916-1918 P-4 obverse
British West Africa 10 Shillings, 1916-1918 P-4 reverse

Information:

Rarity R - Rare
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1916-Mar-31 P#4s Specimen. Arabic script on back + - - - - - -
Reference P#4s
Country British West Africa
Period Pound (1907-1968)
Ruler George V (1910-1936)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 10 Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1916-1918
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

British West Africa 10 Shillings, 1916-1918 P-4

Obverse text

BRITISH WEST AFRICA THE WEST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE SUM OF TEN SHILLINGS

Obverse symbol

Palm tree at centre

Reverse:

Image 1

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1916-Mar-31 P#4a Uniface + - - - - - -
1916-Mar-31 P#4s Specimen. Arabic script on back - - - - - -
1918-Mar-30 P#4b Arabic script on back - - - - - -