Falkland Islands 5 Shillings 1908-Oct-12

B prefix

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Falkland Islands 5 Shillings, 1908-1916 obverse
Falkland Islands 5 Shillings, 1908-1916 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1908-Oct-12 B prefix + - - - - - -
Country Falkland Islands
Period Pound sterling (1766-1970)
Ruler Edward VII (1901-1910) George V (1910-1936)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 5 Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Commissioners of Currency
Year 1908-1916
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

Falkland Islands 5 Shillings, 1908-1916

Obverse text

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF FIVE SHILLINGS 5/-

Obverse symbol

Brown on blue underprint. Underprint covers the entire printed area of the note. Prefix B plus five digit number. Printed date.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1908-Oct-12 B prefix + - - - - - -
1913-Jul-15 B prefix - - - - - -
1916-Nov-27 B prefix - - - - - -