Fiji 2 Shillings, 1942 P-50

Fiji 2 Shillings, 1942 P-50 obverse
Fiji 2 Shillings, 1942 P-50 reverse

Information:

Reference P#50
Country Fiji
Period Pound (1873-1969)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 2 Shillings
Type Emergency banknotes
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Year 1942
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper (Pinkish colour with lettering printed on)
Demonetized Yes on 14.01.1969
Size (WxH) 114x68 mm

Obverse:

Fiji 2 Shillings, 1942 P-50
Latin

Obverse text

GOVERNMENT OF FIJI These Notes are legal Tender for payment of an amount not exceeding Forty Shillings. TWO SHILLINGS For the Government of Fiji. 1st January, 1942. Commissioners of Currency. 2s. COLONY OF FIJI

Obverse symbol

Values, Serial Number at top, frame which is idented on corner for values in numbers. Coat of arms top centre. lettering and hand added serial numbers with machine. Printed signatures.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

COLONY OF FIJI

Reverse symbol

Plain back, Paper is joined lines of writing in small print

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942-Jan-01 1942-Jan-01 + - - - - - $140,00