10 shilling 1940 — South Africa ( Pick: 82d )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from South Africa, dated 1940, carries a denomination of 10 shillings. It features a design used from 1928 to 1947, displaying dark brown on pink and pale green underprint, along with the text "Like 7 but" in English and Afrikaans. The watermark depicts a sailing ship and the portrait of J. van Riebeeck. The color scheme of this banknote is brown and cream. This note is identified under Pick number 82d and has a variant with the signature of J. Postmus, valid from September 12, 1932, to April 4, 1945.
The design and watermark details establish its characteristics within the available catalog information. The combination of denomination, year, and design elements is documented in the catalog reference.
The design and watermark details establish its characteristics within the available catalog information. The combination of denomination, year, and design elements is documented in the catalog reference.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 82d
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 10 Shillings banknote (Pick 82d) in 1940, featuring the signature of J. Postmus, who served as Governor from September 12, 1932, to April 4, 1945. This series was part of the bank's ongoing efforts to provide stable currency during a period of global economic uncertainty.
The front of the note displays dark brown printing on a pink and pale green underprint, with text in both English and Afrikaans. The watermark features a sailing ship and a portrait of Jan van Riebeeck. Measuring 134 x 77 mm, this note is considered very scarce among collectors.
