5 pounds 1860 — South Africa ( Pick: S1 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 5 pounds issued in South Africa in 1860. It features a color palette of green and black.
It is cataloged under Pick number S1. The combination of its denomination and year is part of the available catalog facts.
It is cataloged under Pick number S1. The combination of its denomination and year is part of the available catalog facts.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and black
- Pick catalog
- S1
About this banknote
The Montagu Bank, located in the Cape of Good Hope, issued this 5-pound banknote in 1860. This series was introduced during a time when various private banks in South Africa had the authority to issue their own banknotes to facilitate local trade and commerce.
The front side of the note features an engraved portrait, likely of a notable figure of the time, alongside a scenic view of Table Mountain and the surrounding area. It is printed in green and black. This specific banknote, classified as Pick S1, was engraved and printed by William Brown & Co., London, which is indicated at the bottom of the note.
