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1 Shilling, Cyprus, 1939–1947 (Pick 20)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1939-1947

Issuing entity

Cyprus

This 1 Shilling note was issued in Cyprus, with dates recorded from 1939–1947. It belongs to the Pound (1879-1955) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 119 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 20.

Obverse: Brown and green print. George VI in centre. Scripts: Arabic, Greek and Latin. Its lettering reads “ISSUED BY THE / GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS / ΕΝΑ ΣΕΛΙΝΙ / ONE SHILLING”. Reverse: Green and brown print. Guilloches. Its lettering reads “GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS”. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Signatures recorded for the type: H. C. Ley (HCL) (George Frederick Wilson (GFW)); Commissioner of Currency (Cecil James Thomas (CJT)); Commissioner of Currency. Demonetized: Yes.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
3
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Some of these notes were overprinted to produce 3 piastre notes, P#26. Others were cut with 2/5 of the note overprinted to produce 3 piastre notes, P#27.

Physical characteristics

Size
119 × 65 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Currency
Pound (1879-1955)
Signatures
H. C. Ley (HCL) (George Frederick Wilson (GFW)) · Commissioner of Currency (Cecil James Thomas (CJT)) · Commissioner of Currency
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Brown and green print. George VI in centre. Scripts: Arabic, Greek and Latin
Reverse
Green and brown print. Guilloches
Obverse lettering
ISSUED BY THE / GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS / ΕΝΑ ΣΕΛΙΝΙ / ONE SHILLING
Reverse lettering
GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS

Identification

Value
1 Shilling
Dates recorded
1939-1947
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 20

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P20
  • NumistaN# 216008

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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