Jamaica 1 Liri, 1940 P-40

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Jamaica 1 Liri, 1940 P-40 obverse
Jamaica 1 Liri, 1940 P-40 reverse

Information:

Reference P#40
Country Jamaica
Period Pound (1655-1969)
Currency Liri
Denomination 1 Liri
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Issuing entity Government of Jamaica
Year 1940
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 138x77 mm

Obverse:

Jamaica 1 Liri, 1940 P-40
Latin

Obverse text

GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA CURRENCY NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT ONE POUND CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS CURRENCY THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON

Obverse symbol

King George VI at left, legend above, denomination right.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA ONE POUND ONE POUND

Reverse symbol

Royal Arms at top centre, legend above, denominations at side.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1940-Nov-01 Red serial number + - - - - - -
1940-Nov-01 Black serial number - - - - - -