1 shilling 1942 — Cyprus ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 shilling issued in Cyprus in 1942. It has a color scheme of purple and green and is printed on paper. The dimensions of the note are 119 x 65 mm.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 20, providing its catalog reference.
The banknote's content and design features are not specified. In 1942, Cyprus was under British administration during World War II, having been a British colony since 1925.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 20, providing its catalog reference.
The banknote's content and design features are not specified. In 1942, Cyprus was under British administration during World War II, having been a British colony since 1925.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1 May 1942
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and green
- Dimensions
- 119 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The Government of Cyprus issued this 1 shilling banknote in 1942. This series was introduced during World War II to address currency demands in the colony. The issuing authority aimed to maintain economic stability during the wartime period.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of a young monarch, with inscriptions in English, Greek, and Arabic indicating the denomination. The reverse displays intricate geometric patterns with the inscription "Government of Cyprus." This note is listed as Pick number 20 and measures 119 x 65 mm.
