5 pounds 2005 — Falkland Islands ( Pick: 17 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Falkland Islands in 2005. It is cataloged under Pick number 17. Its dimensions are 145 x 75 mm and it is printed on paper.
The note features predominantly green and blue colors complemented by multicoloured security features. It is signed by Derek Howatt, Peter King, and Moira B. Eccles, all serving as Commissioners of Currency. The banknote was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
A total of 200,000 pieces were produced. The Falkland Islands have a unique issue history, characterized by several distinct banknotes introduced in the early 21st century.
The note features predominantly green and blue colors complemented by multicoloured security features. It is signed by Derek Howatt, Peter King, and Moira B. Eccles, all serving as Commissioners of Currency. The banknote was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
A total of 200,000 pieces were produced. The Falkland Islands have a unique issue history, characterized by several distinct banknotes introduced in the early 21st century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Derek Howatt (Commissioner of Currency), Peter King (Commissioner of Currency), Moira B. Eccles (Commissioner of Currency)
- Date of issue
- 14 June 2005
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Predominantly green and blue with multicoloured security features
- Dimensions
- 145 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- 200,000
- Pick catalog
- 17
About this banknote
The Government of the Falkland Islands issued the 5-pound note in 2005. This series was printed by De La Rue in London. It was introduced to update the currency designs and incorporate modern security features, maintaining the note's reliability and integrity.
The front of the note features an image of Queen Elizabeth II alongside local wildlife, including penguins and sea lions. The back showcases government buildings and a church in the Falkland Islands. This note, Pick number 17, was printed on paper and measures 145 x 75 mm. A total of 200,000 notes were produced.
