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1 Shilling 1944, Cyprus

in Krause book Number: 20e
Years of issue: 25.11.1944
Edition: 500 000
Signatures: Commissioner of currency: Mr. George Frederick Wilson
Serie: 1939 Issue
Specimen of: 03.01.1939
Material: Cotton fiber
Size (mm): 115 х 65
Printer: TDLR (Thomas de la Rue & Company), London

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1 Shilling 1944

Description

Watermark:

Avers:

1 Shilling 1944

HM The King George VI.

The portrait appears to have been taken specifically for coins and postage stamps, which traditionally show the profile of the monarch.

Denominations in numerals are in top right and left corners. In words - at the bottom.

Revers:

1 Shilling 1944

Gullioshed rosette.

Inscription: "Government of Cyprus".

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