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5 Pounds, Bank of Sudan, Sudan, 1962–1968 (Pick 9)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1962-1968

Issuing entity

Sudan

This 5 Pounds note was issued in Sudan by the Bank of Sudan, with dates recorded from 1962–1968. It belongs to the First pound (1956-1992) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1956-1969). It measures 155 × 88 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 9.

Obverse: Dark-brown on multicolor underprint. Sailing boat at left. Reverse: Camel rider at right. Its lettering reads “BANK OF SUDAN / FIVE SUDANESE POUNDS”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Three palm trees. 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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Physical characteristics

Size
155 × 88 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Three palm trees.

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
Dark-brown on multicolor underprint. Sailing boat at left.
Reverse
Camel rider at right
Reverse lettering
BANK OF SUDAN / FIVE SUDANESE POUNDS

Identification

Value
5 Pounds
Dates recorded
1962-1968
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 9

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)P9
  • NumistaN# 286939

Research required

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