5 pounds 1941 — South Africa ( Pick: 86b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in South Africa in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number 86b. This note features a front design from the period 1929-1947, characterized by dark brown on a pink and pale green underprint. The text includes English and Afrikaans, while the watermark depicts a sailing ship along with a portrait of J. van Riebeek. This variant b is signed by Dr. Johannes Postmus, whose signature is dated from September 1, 1933, to April 4, 1944.
Additional attributes include its green color and dimensions of 177 x 97 mm. The printing office responsible for this note is located in Pretoria. The amount produced remains undetermined.
The note was issued during a time when South Africa was part of the British Commonwealth, specifically in 1941 during World War II.
Additional attributes include its green color and dimensions of 177 x 97 mm. The printing office responsible for this note is located in Pretoria. The amount produced remains undetermined.
The note was issued during a time when South Africa was part of the British Commonwealth, specifically in 1941 during World War II.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Dr. Johannes Postmus
- Date of issue
- 1941
- Printing office
- Pretoria
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 177 x 97 mm
- Amount produced
- Undetermined
- Pick catalog
- 86b
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued this 5-pound banknote in 1941. The series was introduced during the leadership of the bank, with signatures by Dr. Johannes Postmus, serving from September 1, 1933, to April 4, 1944. This series represents a continuation of banknote issuance by the South African Reserve Bank within this timeframe.
The front side of the banknote features a design in dark brown on pink and pale green underprint, with text in both English and Afrikaans. It includes a watermark displaying a sailing ship and a portrait of Jan van Riebeek. This specific note, categorized as Pick 86b, was printed in Pretoria and signed by Dr. Postmus.
