5 shilling 1950 — Cyprus ( Pick: 22 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 5 shilling issued in Cyprus in 1950. It features a blue and brown color scheme.
It is cataloged under Pick number 22. This reference identifies it within the documented banknotes of the timeframe.
It is cataloged under Pick number 22. This reference identifies it within the documented banknotes of the timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and brown
- Pick catalog
- 22
About this banknote
The Government of Cyprus issued this 5 shilling banknote in 1950. This series of banknotes was introduced following the end of World War II to facilitate the return to peacetime economy and currency stability on the island.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait within an ornate frame, with the denomination written in English, Greek, and Arabic. The reverse side displays an intricate geometric pattern with the inscription "GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS" at the center. This note is cataloged as Pick number 22.
