East Africa 1 Shillings, 1943 P-27

East Africa 1 Shillings, 1943 P-27 obverse
East Africa 1 Shillings, 1943 P-27 reverse

Information:

Reference P#27
Country East Africa
Period Shilling (1921-1967)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 1 Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Year 1943
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 121x61 mm

Obverse:

East Africa 1 Shillings, 1943 P-27

Obverse text

THE EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD ONE SHILLING NAIROBI, 1ST JANUARY 1943 THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT 1 MEMBERS OF THE EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD

Obverse symbol

Blue-back on purple underprint. Portrait King George VI at left. 4 Signatures.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

1 ONE SHILLING 1

Reverse symbol

Lion at centre.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943-Jan-01 P27; Issued note + - $23,00 $51,00 - - -
1943-Jan-01 P27; Specimen - - - - - -