Catalog
2 Shillings
| Issuer | Government of Cyprus |
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| Year | 1939-1947 |
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| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
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| Obverse description | Printed in green and violet, the note carries an oval intaglio vignette of King George VI in left-facing profile at centre, set within an ornate guilloche border. The heading GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS appears at the top in a prominent banner, with the denomination rendered in English, Greek (ΔΥΟ ΣΕΛΙΝΙΑ), and Arabic script (ايكي شلن). Serial numbers appear at left and right, with the date and the signature of the Commissioner of Currency positioned along the lower margin. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is dominated by a large multicolour guilloche medallion in violet, green, and brown tones, composed of intricate lathe-work patterns radiating from a central ornament. A horizontal rectangular cartouche at the centre bears the inscription GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS in bold serif lettering against a plain background. The overall design is uncluttered, relying entirely on the complexity of the engine-turned guilloche work for its anti-counterfeiting effect. |
| Reverse lettering | GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS |
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