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5 Dollars - George VI Purple
| Issuer | Government of British Honduras |
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| Year | 1939-1942 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars (5 BZD) |
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| Obverse description | Purple intaglio print on multicolour guilloche underprint with red serial numbers. A front-facing bust of King George VI occupies the right portion of the note, with the Coat of Arms of British Honduras at left. The design is framed by ornate lathe-work typical of Bradbury Wilkinson engraving. |
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| Reverse description | Printed in purple on a multicolour underprint, the reverse is composed entirely of intricate lathe-work guilloche rosettes and interlocking geometric patterns arranged symmetrically across the full face of the note. A central horizontal panel carries the issuer's inscription, flanked on either side by large circular guilloche medallions. |
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| Variants | P#22 - 02.10.1939 P#22 - 15.04.1942 |
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