ABanknote logo
GU

South Africa (pre-Union) 1 Shillings 1900-Feb

Siege of Mafeking

S651b

© Bank Note Museum generic images

South Africa (pre-Union) 1 Shillings, 1900 obverse
South Africa (pre-Union) 1 Shillings, 1900 reverse
Info Collection Offers

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1900-Feb S651b + - - - - - -
Country South Africa (pre-Union)
Period Cape of Good Hope • Pound
Ruler Edward VII (1901-1910)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 1 Shillings
Type Local banknotes
Year 1900
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 04.07.2025

Obverse:

South Africa (pre-Union) 1 Shillings, 1900
Latin

Obverse text

JANUARY 1900 No. A 3974 Issued by authority of Colonel R. S. S. Baden-Powell (Commanding Rhodesian Forces) This voucher is Good for the sum of 1s. And will be exchanged with for coin at the MAFEKING BRANCH of the STANDARD BANK, on the resumption of Civil Law. T. & Son Printers Mafeking

Obverse symbol

Black and green print on white paper. British coat of arms in the top center. Big value in the center right. Law text and promiss filling out the rest of the note.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1900-Jan S651a + - - - - - -
1900-Feb S651b - - - - - -