2 shilling 1942 — Malta ( Pick: 17 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 shilling issued in Malta in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 17. The color scheme features purple and gray, and the dimensions of the note are 135 x 75 mm. It is made of paper and signed by John Pace and Edgar Cuschieri. It was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.
The design specifics of the front and back sides of the banknote are not available. However, it is cataloged under Pick number 17, providing its reference within documented banknotes.
The banknote's paper composition and color combination are characteristic of the era. Malta was under British administration during this period, influencing aspects of its currency design and production.
The design specifics of the front and back sides of the banknote are not available. However, it is cataloged under Pick number 17, providing its reference within documented banknotes.
The banknote's paper composition and color combination are characteristic of the era. Malta was under British administration during this period, influencing aspects of its currency design and production.
Specifications
- Signed by
- John Pace, Edgar Cuschieri
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and gray
- Dimensions
- 135 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 17
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote was the Government of Malta. The series was issued in 1942 during World War II to address the currency needs in the British protectorate amid wartime disruptions. This 2 shilling note was part of an effort to maintain financial stability in Malta during these challenging times.
The front side design features a portrait of a young British monarch, printed in purple and gray hues. The inscriptions declare it as legal tender. Two signatures, John Pace and Edgar Cuschieri, are present on the note. The printing was done by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
