1 Dollar - George VI Blue

Issuer	Government of British Honduras
Year	1939-1942
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Value	1 Dollar (1 BZD)
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Obverse description	Blue and yellow intaglio print with red serial numbers. A front-facing portrait bust of King George VI occupies the right portion of the note, while the Coat of Arms of British Honduras is positioned at left. The design is framed with fine guilloche work and carries the issuing authority's legends across the upper and lower registers.
Obverse lettering	THE GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH HONDURAS THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT ONE DOLLAR For the GOVERNMENT of BRITISH HONDURAS BELIZE, 2nd OCTOBER, 1939. COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY $1 SUB • UMBRA • FLOREO (Translation: I flourish in the shade.)
Reverse description	Printed in blue with a multicolour underprint, the reverse is dominated by an elaborate guilloche pattern of interlacing scalloped and floral lacework panels arranged symmetrically across the entire face. A central cartouche framed by dense rosette and scroll ornaments carries the issuing authority's inscription, with two large circular guilloche medallions flanking it on either side.
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