1 shilling 1900 — South Africa ( Pick: S551 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 1 shilling issued in South Africa in 1900. It features a brown and green color scheme.
It is cataloged under Pick number S551. The details of this note confirm its identification within the documented banknotes from this timeframe.
It is cataloged under Pick number S551. The details of this note confirm its identification within the documented banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and green
- Pick catalog
- S551
About this banknote
The Siege of Mafeking authorities issued this banknote in South Africa in 1900 amidst the Second Boer War. It was authorized by Colonel R.S.S. Baden-Powell to address currency shortages during the siege. These emergency vouchers circulated in Mafeking until normal economic activities resumed post-siege.
The banknote displays inscriptions stating its value of 1 shilling, with assurances for exchange at the Mafeking Branch of the Standard Bank. Printed by Townshend & Son, Printers, Mafeking, the note is predominantly brown and green. It features the British coat of arms and was part of temporary measures during wartime.
