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1 Shilling, Malta, 1942–1943 (Pick 15)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1942-1943

Issuing entity

Malta

This 1 Shilling note was issued in Malta, with dates recorded from 1942–1943. It belongs to the Pound Sterling (1825-1972) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 15.

Obverse: Portrait of King George V at right. Its lettering reads “THE GOVERNMENT OF MALTA / Hereby declares this Note / -(ONE SHILLING)- / to be legal tender for payments / not exceeding £2”. Reverse: Maltese cross in centre. Its lettering reads “1/- / -(ONE SHILLING)-”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Technique: Overprinted. 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

These notes were overprinted in 1940 on an unissued type of 2 Shillings note (P#9) from 1918. They were issued in November 1942 easing the acute shortage of British 1/- coins, until replacement 1 Shilling notes (P#16) were available in April 1943. The overprinted notes were then withdrawn.

Physical characteristics

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
Portrait of King George V at right.
Reverse
Maltese cross in centre
Obverse lettering
THE GOVERNMENT OF MALTA / Hereby declares this Note / -( ONE SHILLING )- / to be legal tender for payments / not exceeding £2
Reverse lettering
1/- / -( ONE SHILLING )-

Identification

Value
1 Shilling
Dates recorded
1942-1943
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 15

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

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P15
  • NumistaN# 233086

Research required

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