East Africa 5 Shillings 1939-Jun-01

P#26Ab Serial # same size as later issues. Without imprint

© CGB generic images

East Africa 5 Shillings, 1939 P-26 obverse
East Africa 5 Shillings, 1939 P-26 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939-Jun-01 P#26Ab Serial # same size as later issues. Without imprint + - - - - - -
Reference P#26Ab
Country East Africa
Period Shilling (1921-1967)
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 5 Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1939
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

East Africa 5 Shillings, 1939 P-26

Obverse text

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

Obverse symbol

Portrait of King George VI at lower left.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

FIVE SHILLINGS FIVE SHILLINGS

Reverse symbol

Lion at centre.