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25 Piastres (25 Qirsh), Bank of Sudan, Sudan, 1407 (1987) (Pick 37)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1407 (1987)

Issuing entity

Sudan

This 25 Piastres note was issued in Sudan by the Bank of Sudan, dated 1407 (1987). It belongs to the First pound (1956-1992) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1985-date). It measures 120 × 60 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 37.

Obverse: Purple on multicolor underprint. Dromedaries / map of Sudan marked by branches of laurel and wheat separated by a strip with inscriptions. Its lettering reads “Signature title in 1 line of Arabic text (Governor)”. Reverse: Bank of Sudan headquarters building in Khartoum. Its lettering reads “BANK OF SUDAN / Twenty-five Piastres”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Dates on the note follow the Islamic calendar (Hijri); Gregorian equivalents are given in brackets in the date field. 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 note, without UV device, see P#30. UV activity:

Physical characteristics

Size
120 × 60 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
First pound (1956-1992)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Bank of Sudan

Design

Obverse
Purple on multicolor underprint. Dromedaries / map of Sudan marked by branches of laurel and wheat separated by a strip with inscriptions.
Reverse
Bank of Sudan headquarters building in Khartoum.
Obverse lettering
Signature title in 1 line of Arabic text (Governor)
Reverse lettering
BANK OF SUDAN / Twenty-five Piastres

Identification

Value
25 Piastres (25 Qirsh)
Dates recorded
1407 (1987)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 37

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)P37
  • NumistaN# 210659

Research required

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