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5 Shillings
| Issuer | Government of the Falkland Islands |
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| Year | 1905 |
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| Value | 5 Shillings (1/4) |
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| Obverse description | Printed in brown on a beige underprint that covers the central field, the note is framed by an elaborate guilloche border. The denomination '5/-' appears in bold numerals at either side of a central panel bearing the legend 'FIVE SHILLINGS' in large serif letterpress type, with the issuer's full title arching across the upper margin. A serial prefix letter 'A' with five-digit number appears at upper centre, beneath which ruled lines provide for a handwritten date and the manuscript signatures of the Commissioners of Currency. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse functions as a counterfoil stub, printed in brown on plain unadorned paper without guilloche work or vignette ornament. The issuer name 'FALKLAND ISLANDS' and denomination '5 SHILLINGS' are set in bold type, above a series of ruled lines provided for recording the date of issue, the signatures of the Commissioners of Currency, and the date of withdrawal from circulation. A fractional serial number appears at upper left. |
| Reverse lettering | FALKLAND ISLANDS 5 SHILLINGS Date Issued Commissioners of Currency Withdrawn from Circulation |
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