5 dollars 1970 — Jamaica ( Pick: 56 )

Region: North America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 dollars issued in Jamaica in 1970. It is cataloged under Pick number 56. Its documented characteristics include dimensions of 145 x 68 mm and it is printed on paper.

The front side design features shades of brown and green set against a multicolored underprint. The note is signed by George Arthur Brown, Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, and printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Ltd.

The banknote has a distinctive multicolored underprint.

Specifications

Signed by: George Arthur Brown, Governor, Bank of Jamaica
Date of issue: 1970
Printing office: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Ltd.
Colour: brown and green on multicolored underprint
Dimensions: 145 x 68 mm
Pick catalog: 56

About this banknote

The Bank of Jamaica issued this 5 dollar banknote in 1970. This series was introduced as part of efforts to establish a distinct national currency following Jamaica's independence in 1962. It was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Ltd., a recognized security printing firm.

The front side design features a portrait of Norman Manley, a prominent Jamaican figure, alongside a banana plant. The banknote includes inscriptions of its denomination, "$5," and the words "Bank of Jamaica." The back side showcases an illustration of the Old Parliament Building, which was in use from 1872 to 1960. The note's dimensions are 145 x 68 mm.