10 shilling 1968 — Ireland ( Pick: 63 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in Ireland in 1968. It is cataloged under Pick number 63.
The note features an orange color on a light green background with a lilac underprint. It is printed on paper and measures 138 x 78 mm. The signatures on the note are those of M. O'Muimhneacháin and T. K. Whitaker. The printing office responsible for its production is De La Rue, London, United Kingdom.
The exact amount produced is not specified. The dimensions align with trends in banknote production during the late 1960s in Ireland, reflecting contemporary practices in European currency design.
The note features an orange color on a light green background with a lilac underprint. It is printed on paper and measures 138 x 78 mm. The signatures on the note are those of M. O'Muimhneacháin and T. K. Whitaker. The printing office responsible for its production is De La Rue, London, United Kingdom.
The exact amount produced is not specified. The dimensions align with trends in banknote production during the late 1960s in Ireland, reflecting contemporary practices in European currency design.
Specifications
- Signed by
- M. O'Muimhneacháin and T. K. Whitaker
- Date of issue
- 1962-1968
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Orange on light green and lilac underprint
- Dimensions
- 138 x 78 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 63
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Ireland issued this 10 shilling note in 1968. This series was introduced to continue providing secure and reliable currency following the establishment of the Central Bank in 1942. The notes were printed by De La Rue in London, a renowned security printing company.
The front side of the note features an image of a woman draped in traditional Irish attire, surrounded by ornamental designs, with text in both English and Irish. The back side displays an intricate Celtic design with a central motif resembling a bearded figure. This banknote is cataloged as Pick 63 and has signatures from M. O'Muimhneacháin and T. K. Whitaker, confirming its authenticity.
