5 shillings 1937 — Bermuda ( Pick: 8 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 shillings issued in Bermuda in 1937. It is cataloged under Pick number 8, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features a multicolor underprint with a portrait of King George VI at the upper center, alongside an image of Hamilton harbor. The back side design displays the royal crest.
This note is printed on paper and measures 137 x 67 mm. It is signed by G. L. Young, the Assistant Colonial Treasurer, and John Trimingham, the Colonial Treasurer. The printing was executed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. in New Malden, Surrey, England.
The front side design features a multicolor underprint with a portrait of King George VI at the upper center, alongside an image of Hamilton harbor. The back side design displays the royal crest.
This note is printed on paper and measures 137 x 67 mm. It is signed by G. L. Young, the Assistant Colonial Treasurer, and John Trimingham, the Colonial Treasurer. The printing was executed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. in New Malden, Surrey, England.
Specifications
- Signed by
- G. L. Young (Assistant Colonial Treasurer), John Trimingham (Colonial Treasurer)
- Date of issue
- 12th May, 1937
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. New Malden, Surrey, England
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 137 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 8
About this banknote
The Bermuda Government issued the 5 shillings banknote (Pick 8) on May 12, 1937. This series was introduced to commemorate the coronation of King George VI, which took place on the same date.
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of King George VI at the upper center, with a depiction of Hamilton Harbour below. The reverse displays the British royal coat of arms. The note measures 137 x 67 mm and was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. of New Malden, Surrey, England.
