United Kingdom 2 Shillings ND (1943-1945)

Series S

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United Kingdom 2 Shillings, 1942-1947 obverse
United Kingdom 2 Shillings, 1942-1947 reverse

Information:

Rarity C - Scarce
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1943-1945) Series S + - - - - - -
Country United Kingdom
Period Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Currency Shillings
Denomination 2 Shillings
Type Emergency banknotes
Issuing entity British Armed Forces
Year 1942-1947
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 114x73 mm

Obverse:

United Kingdom 2 Shillings, 1942-1947
Latin

Obverse text

ISSUED BY THE BRITISH MILITARY AUTHORITY TWO SHILLINGS SIX PENCE 2/6

Obverse symbol

Central crowned lion atop royal crown, denomination either side, lettering above.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

2/6

Reverse symbol

Central denomination.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1942-1943) Series A-F, L 17m - $4,20 $12,00 - - -
ND (1942-1943) Series K 4m - - - - - -
ND (1943-1945) Series S 4m - - - - - -
ND (1944) Series X 4m - - - - - -
ND (1944-1947) Series R 4m - - - - - -