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10 Shillings, South African Reserve Bank, South Africa, 1928–1947 (Pick 82)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1928-1947

Issuing entity

Union of South Africa

This 10 Shillings note was issued in South Africa by the South African Reserve Bank, with dates recorded from 1928–1947. It belongs to the Pound (1825-1961) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George V (1910-1936). It measures 134 × 77 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 82.

Obverse: Denomination in each corner, writing down the middle. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive). Its lettering reads “10 / SHILLINGS / 10 / SHILLINGS / SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK / I promise to pay the bearer on demand at Pretoria. / Ek beloof op aanvraag te betaal aan toonder te Pretoria. / E/38 647,994 / TEN-TIEN / SHILLINGS / For the South African Reserve Bank. / Vir die Suidafrikaanse Reserwebank. / E/38 647,994 / 10 September 1938 / Signature / Governer / President / 10 / SHILLINGS / SUIDAFRIKAANSE RESERWEBA”.

Reverse: Coat of arms centre, writing around. Its lettering reads “TEN SHILLINGS / SOUTH / AFRICAN / RESERVE / BANK / EX UNITATE VIRES / SUID- / AFRIKAANSE / RESERWE- / BANK / TIEN SHILLINHS”. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Watermark: Sailing ship left, van Riebeeck's head right. Signatures recorded for the type: William Henry Clegg (WHC) (Governor President); Dr. Johannes Postmus (DJP) (Governor President); Michiel Hendrik de Kock (MHK) (Governor President). 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

E/12 000 001 to E/12 800 000 were originally dated 2 April 1932, but with the retirement of the Governor of the Reserve Bank Mr Clegg, they were overprinted with 17 November 1931. The remainder was issued with the right date of 17 November 1931. Signatures Postmus 1932-1945. Picture:

Physical characteristics

Size
134 × 77 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Sailing ship left, van Riebeeck's head right.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Currency
Pound (1825-1961)
Signatures
William Henry Clegg (WHC) (Governor President) · Dr. Johannes Postmus (DJP) (Governor President) · Michiel Hendrik de Kock (MHK) (Governor President)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
South African Reserve Bank

Design

Obverse
Denomination in each corner, writing down the middle. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive)
Reverse
Coat of arms centre, writing around.
Obverse lettering
10 / SHILLINGS / 10 / SHILLINGS / SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK / I promise to pay the bearer on demand at Pretoria. / Ek beloof op aanvraag te betaal aan toonder te Pretoria. / E/38 647,994 / TEN-TIEN / SHILLINGS / For the South African Reserve Bank. / Vir die Suidafrikaanse Reserwebank. / E/38 647,994 / 10 September 1938 / Signature / Governer / President / 10 / SHILLINGS / SUIDAFRIKAANSE RESERWEBANK / 10 / SHILLINGS
Reverse lettering
TEN SHILLINGS / SOUTH / AFRICAN / RESERVE / BANK / EX UNITATE VIRES / SUID- / AFRIKAANSE / RESERWE- / BANK / TIEN SHILLINHS

Identification

Value
10 Shillings
Dates recorded
1928-1947
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 82

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)P82
  • NumistaN# 202850

Research required

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