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1 Pound, Malta, 1951 (Pick 22)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1951

Issuing entity

Malta

This 1 Pound note was issued in Malta, dated 1951. It belongs to the Pound Sterling (1825-1972) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 140 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 22.

Obverse: Brown print. George VI at right, Saint George cross at left, with George slaying the dragon. Its lettering reads “GOVERNMENT / OF MALTA / THIS NOTE IS / LEGAL TENDER FOR / ONE POUND / IN MALTA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES AND IS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY / OF THE CURRENCY NOTES ORDINANCE 1949”. Reverse: Brown print. Blank shield. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). 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.

Physical characteristics

Size
140 × 76 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 Sterling (1825-1972)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Brown print. George VI at right, Saint George cross at left, with George slaying the dragon
Reverse
Brown print. Blank shield
Obverse lettering
GOVERNMENT / OF MALTA / THIS NOTE IS / LEGAL TENDER FOR / ONE POUND / IN MALTA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES AND IS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY / OF THE CURRENCY NOTES ORDINANCE 1949

Identification

Value
1 Pound
Dates recorded
1951
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 22

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
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P22
  • NumistaN# 213539

Research required

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