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10 Shillings, Government of Jamaica, Jamaica, 1939–1948 (Pick 38a)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1939-1948

Issuing entity

Jamaica

This 10 Shillings note was issued in Jamaica by Government of Jamaica, with dates recorded from 1939–1948. It belongs to the Pound (1655-1969) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 138 × 77 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 38a.

Obverse: King George VI at left, denomination right, legend above. Its lettering reads “GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA / CURRENCY NOTES ARE / LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT / TEN SHILLINGS / CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON”. Reverse: Coat of Arms at top centre, legend above, denomination at sides. Its lettering reads “GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA / TEN SHILLINGS TEN SHILLINGS”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Signatures recorded for the type: Arthur Harris Hodges (AHH) (Chairman of the Commissioners of Currency); R. W. Taylor (RWT) (Chairman of the Commissioners 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
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

Note later issues are purple in colour.

Physical characteristics

Size
138 × 77 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Pound (1655-1969)
Signatures
Arthur Harris Hodges (AHH) (Chairman of the Commissioners of Currency) R. W. Taylor (RWT) (Chairman of the Commissioners of Currency)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Government of Jamaica

Design

Obverse
King George VI at left, denomination right, legend above.
Reverse
Coat of Arms at top centre, legend above, denomination at sides.
Obverse lettering
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA / CURRENCY NOTES ARE / LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT / TEN SHILLINGS / CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON
Reverse lettering
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA / TEN SHILLINGS TEN SHILLINGS

Identification

Value
10 Shillings
Dates recorded
1939-1948
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 38a

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)P38a
  • NumistaN# 218621

Research required

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