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10 Shillings (10 Scillinge), Currency Commission, Ireland, 1928–1937 (Pick 1A)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1928-1937

This 10 Shillings note was issued in Ireland by Currency Commission, with dates recorded from 1928–1937. It belongs to the Pound (1826-1971) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Irish Free State (1922-1937). It measures 138 × 78 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 1A.

Obverse: Orange on green underprint. Portrait at left of Lady Hazel Lavery. Its lettering reads “Currency Commission Irish Free State / Coimisiún Airgid Reatha Saorstát Eireann / Legal Tender Note / Nóta Dlí-Thairgthe / Ten Shillings Sterling Payable to Bearer on Demand in London / Tá Deich Scillinge Sterling Iníoctha as an Nóta so le n-a Shealbhóir ar n-a Éileamh san do i Lundain”. Reverse: River Blackwater spirit. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). 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
2
Photograph views
2
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

For similar notes see P#1B, P#1C, P#1D, P#56 and P#63. Currency Commission Ireland without war code letters: P#1B Currency Commission Ireland with war code letters: P#1C Central Bank of Ireland with promise to pay in London and war code letters: P#1D Central Bank of Ireland with promise to pay in London, without war code letters: P#56 Central Bank of Ireland without promise to pay in London: P#63 The 10 Shilling denomination was discontinued in 1968 and had only four signature varieties.

Physical characteristics

Size
138 × 78 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961)
Currency
Pound (1826-1971)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Currency Commission

Design

Obverse
Orange on green underprint. Portrait at left of Lady Hazel Lavery.
Reverse
River Blackwater spirit
Obverse lettering
Currency Commission Irish Free State / Coimisiún Airgid Reatha Saorstát Eireann / Legal Tender Note / Nóta Dlí-Thairgthe / Ten Shillings Sterling Payable to Bearer on Demand in London / Tá Deich Scillinge Sterling Iníoctha as an Nóta so le n-a Shealbhóir ar n-a Éileamh san do i Lundain

Identification

Value
10 Shillings (10 Scillinge)
Dates recorded
1928-1937
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 1A

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P1A
  • NumistaN# 230086

Research required

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