10 shilling 1953 — Bahamas ( Pick: 14 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in the Bahamas in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 14.
The note features distinct colors of red and black with a yellow underprint. It is made of paper and measures 151 x 84 mm. The signatures on this note include those of George V. E. Higgs, H. R. Latreille, and Basil Burnside. The printing office responsible for this issue was De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The Bahamas issued various denominations during this period. The 10 shilling note specifically was part of the transitions in currency representing the economic developments of the era.
The note features distinct colors of red and black with a yellow underprint. It is made of paper and measures 151 x 84 mm. The signatures on this note include those of George V. E. Higgs, H. R. Latreille, and Basil Burnside. The printing office responsible for this issue was De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The Bahamas issued various denominations during this period. The 10 shilling note specifically was part of the transitions in currency representing the economic developments of the era.
Specifications
- Signed by
- George V. E. Higgs, H. R. Latreille, Basil Burnside
- Date of issue
- 1953
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and black with yellow underprint
- Dimensions
- 151 x 84 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 14
About this banknote
The Bahamas Government issued this 10 Shilling banknote in 1953. This series was introduced following the Currency Note Act of 1936, continuing the transition to standardized currency forms across the British colonies. The banknotes were printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, a prominent British security printing company.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait, along with intricate designs including a sailing ship and maritime motifs. The denomination is prominently displayed as "10/-" across the note. The back side displays the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. The note measures 151 x 84 mm and is signed by George V. E. Higgs, H. R. Latreille, and Basil Burnside.
