4 shilling 1953 — Bahamas ( Pick: 13 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 4 shilling issued in the Bahamas in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 13. The note features a green color and is printed on paper. Its dimensions are 151 x 84 mm. The signatures on the note are those of George Vincent Emile Higgs, William Hart Sweeting, and Chaster P. Bethel. The printing office responsible for its production is Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, London.
The additional recorded details contribute to its documentation. It is part of the catalog reference for banknotes from the Bahamas.
At the time of issue, various banknotes were circulating in the Bahamas, reflecting the country's established paper currency.
The additional recorded details contribute to its documentation. It is part of the catalog reference for banknotes from the Bahamas.
At the time of issue, various banknotes were circulating in the Bahamas, reflecting the country's established paper currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- George Vincent Emile Higgs, William Hart Sweeting, Chaster P. Bethel
- Date of issue
- 1953
- Printing office
- THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green
- Dimensions
- 151 x 84 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 13
About this banknote
The Bahamas Government issued this 4 shilling banknote in 1953, which falls under the Currency Note Act of 1936. This series was introduced to facilitate the transition from colonial currency in association with the British Commonwealth, replacing older notes with updated designs and enhanced security features.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of a prominent figure and an engraving of a galleon sailing ship, surrounded by green decorative motifs. The back displays the national coat of arms and intricate geometric patterns. This note was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, in London, featuring signatures by George Vincent Emile Higgs, William Hart Sweeting, and Chaster P. Bethel.
