5 shilling 1953 — Jamaica ( Pick: 37 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 shilling issued in Jamaica in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 37.
The banknote features a distinctive color scheme of green, brown, and black on a light green underprint. It measures 138 x 77 mm and is printed on paper. The note is signed by R. Newton and was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London.
Jamaica gained full independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962.
The banknote features a distinctive color scheme of green, brown, and black on a light green underprint. It measures 138 x 77 mm and is printed on paper. The note is signed by R. Newton and was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London.
Jamaica gained full independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962.
Specifications
- Signed by
- R. Newton
- Date of issue
- 1 March 1953
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London
- Colour
- Green, brown, and black on a light green underprint
- Dimensions
- 138 x 77 mm
- Pick catalog
- 37
About this banknote
The Government of Jamaica issued the 5 shillings banknote in 1953, printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London. This series was introduced during the British administration to provide local currency reflecting Jamaican governance while maintaining British colonial ties.
The banknote features a central portrait of an unidentified figure on the front side, with the denomination prominently displayed. The back side includes the Jamaican coat of arms and decorative patterns. The note, designated as Pick number 37, is signed by R. Newton and printed on paper, measuring 138 x 77 mm.
