Information:
| Reference | P#37 |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Period | Pound (1655-1969) |
| Currency | Shillings |
| Denomination | 5 Shillings |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Ruler | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Issuing entity | Government of Jamaica |
| Year | 1939-1958 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Size (WxH) | 138x77 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
Obverse textGOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
CURRENCY NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
FIVE SHILLINGS
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY
THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON
Obverse symbolPortrait of King George VI at left, denomination right
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse textGOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
FIVE SHILLINGS FIVE SHILLINGS
Reverse symbolCoat of Arms at top centre, denomination left & right
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Varieties
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 1939-Jan-02 | fractional serial# prefix | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1940-Nov-01 | fractional serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1942-Nov-30 | fractional serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1948-Jan-02 | alphanumeric serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1948-Jan-02 | fractional serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1950-Jun-15 | alphanumeric serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1953-Mar-01 | alphanumeric serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1955-Apr-07 | alphanumeric serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1957-May-27 | alphanumeric serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1957-Aug-15 | alphanumeric serial# prefix | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1958-Aug-15 | alphanumeric serial# prefix | - | - | $39,00 | - | - | - | ||