5 dollars 1978 — Jamaica ( Pick: 61 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5-dollar note issued in Jamaica in 1978. It is cataloged under Pick number 61. The dimensions of the note are 145 x 68 mm. The currency features a color scheme of blue and brown. This banknote is signed by George Arthur Brown and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited.
The front side displays various elements typical of Jamaican currency, while specific visual details are not provided. The back side’s design is also unspecified.
The 5-dollar banknote is made of paper. Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited has been known for its production of banknotes since the 18th century.
The front side displays various elements typical of Jamaican currency, while specific visual details are not provided. The back side’s design is also unspecified.
The 5-dollar banknote is made of paper. Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited has been known for its production of banknotes since the 18th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- George Arthur Brown
- Date of issue
- 1978
- Printing office
- Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited
- Colour
- Blue and brown
- Dimensions
- 145 x 68 mm
- Pick catalog
- 61
About this banknote
The Bank of Jamaica issued this 5 dollar banknote in 1978. This series commemorated significant events and figures in Jamaica's history. Noted for its vivid colors and detailed imagery, the series aimed to enhance the visual appeal and security of the country's currency.
The front of the note features a portrait of Norman Manley, a key Jamaican statesman, with imagery honoring the 25th anniversary of the Coronation on June 2, 1953. The reverse side displays an illustration of the Old Parliament Building (1872-1960). Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, it measures 145 x 68 mm and is signed by George Arthur Brown.
