East Africa 5 Shillings, 1939

East Africa 5 Shillings, 1939 obverse
East Africa 5 Shillings, 1939 reverse
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Information:

Reference P#26
Country East Africa
Period Shilling (1921-1967)
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Currency Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1939
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

Image 1
THE EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD FIVE SHILLINGS THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT NAIROBI

Reverse:

Image 1
FIVE SHILLINGS FIVE SHILLINGS

Varieties:

Date Variety Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC AVG
1939-Jun-01 P#26Aa Serial # larger than later issues. TDLR - - - - - - -
1939-Jun-01 P#26Ab Serial # same size as later issues. Without imprint - - - - - - -
1939-Jun-01 P#26As Specimen, as a. Perforated: CANCELLED - - - - - - -