5 shilling 1940 — Jamaica ( Pick: 37 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Jamaica, dated 1940, carries a denomination of 5 shilling. It is colored red and cream.
The note is identified under Pick number 37. Its denomination, year, and color are recorded details associated with this banknote.
The note is identified under Pick number 37. Its denomination, year, and color are recorded details associated with this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Red and cream
- Pick catalog
- 37
About this banknote
The Government of Jamaica issued the 5 shilling banknote in 1940. This banknote was introduced during the British colonial administration to standardize currency in Jamaica. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, the note was part of efforts to update and unify the island's monetary system under colonial governance.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait, while the back displays the denomination alongside the Jamaican coat of arms. The design is predominantly red with cream accents. This specific note, designated as Pick 37, was part of a series printed by Thomas De La Rue, a prominent security printing company.
