Information:
| Reference | P#26 |
| Country | East Africa |
| Period | Shilling (1921-1967) |
| Currency | Shillings |
| Denomination | 5 Shillings |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Ruler | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Year | 1939 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
Obverse:
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Obverse textTHE EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD
FIVE SHILLINGS
THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT
OF ANY AMOUNT
NAIROBI
Obverse symbolPortrait of King George VI at lower left.
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Reverse:
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Reverse textFIVE SHILLINGS
FIVE SHILLINGS
Reverse symbolLion at centre.
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Varieties:
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
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| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||