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1 Shilling 3 Pence German Occupation, Blue paper
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 1942 |
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| Currency | Pound (1808-1971) |
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| Obverse description | Printed on blue paper with a fine guilloche underprint across the entire face. The denomination '1/3' appears in octagonal panels at left and right, with the issuer's title 'STATES OF GUERNSEY' in bold lettering across the centre flanked by decorative floral ornaments. The promise-to-pay text and denomination in full are set within a rectangular panel at centre, with the date, serial number, and Treasurer's manuscript signature completing the layout. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse carries an all-over geometric guilloche underprint. At centre, the heraldic arms of Guernsey — three lions passant guardant — are set within a circular cartouche, itself flanked by two ornate lobed roundels bearing the denomination numerals, the whole forming a horizontal composite vignette. |
| Reverse lettering | S`BALLIVIE INSULE DE GERNERYE |
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