1 pounds 1901 — South Africa ( Pick: S560 )

Region: Africa

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 pound issued in South Africa in 1901. It is cataloged under Pick number S560.

The note features a green-grey color and is printed on laid paper. It measures 216 x 115 mm. This banknote is signed by the Acting Attorney-General and the Acting Treasurer-General and was produced by the Staatsdrukkerij van de Z.A. Republiek.

In 1901, South Africa was under British administration following the Second Anglo-Boer War.

Specifications

Signed by: Acting Attorney-General, Acting Treasurer-General
Date of issue: 1901
Printing office: Staatsdrukkerij van de Z.A. Republiek
Paper: laid paper
Colour: green-grey
Dimensions: 216 x 115 mm
Pick catalog: S560

About this banknote

The 1-pound banknote was issued by the South African Republic under the authority of the Staatsdrukkerij van de Z.A. Republiek in 1901. This note was a part of emergency currency introduced during the Second Boer War to address a shortage of coins and was issued under Law No. 1 of 1900.

The front side features intricate borders and the South African Republic's coat of arms. It includes inscriptions in Dutch promising payment of one pound sterling along with signatures of the acting Attorney-General and acting Treasurer-General. The note was printed on green-grey laid paper and measures 216 x 115 mm. Its Pick number is S560.