KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

4 shilling 1936 — Bahamas ( Pick: 9 )

Region: North America
Front side
4 shilling Bahamas 1936 — Front side
Back side
4 shilling Bahamas 1936 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 4 shilling issued in the Bahamas in 1936. It is cataloged under Pick number 9. The note features a design from the 1936 Currency Note Act, with a ship seal on the left and an image of King George VI on the right. The watermark depicts Columbus, and the printer is Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, London.

This note has dimensions of 151 x 83 mm and is primarily green in color. It is signed by J.H. Jarett, R.W. Tayler, and Walter K. Moore. The printing details highlight the established craftsmanship known for quality currency production.

The Bahamas were under British colonial rule during this time. The currency notes issued often featured designs that reflected the monarchy's influence.

Specifications

Signed by
J.H. Jarett, R.W. Tayler, Walter K. Moore
Date of issue
1936
Printing office
Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, London
Paper
Paper
Colour
Green
Dimensions
151 x 83 mm
Pick catalog
9

About this banknote

The Government of the Bahamas issued the 4 shilling banknote in 1936 under the authority of the 1936 Currency Note Act. This issuance came as a part of the currency requirements established by the colonial administration, featuring signatures from J.H. Jarett, R.W. Tayler, and Walter K. Moore.

The front side of the banknote prominently features a ship seal on the left and a portrait of King George VI on the right, with the watermark of Columbus. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, in London, this note is marked by its green color and measures 151 x 83 mm. The Pick number for this note is 9.

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