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2 Shillings 6 Pence German Occupation, Blue paper
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 1942 |
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| Reference(s) | P#25A |
| Obverse description | Printed entirely in blue on blue paper, the obverse carries the issuer title 'THE STATES OF GUERNSEY' in bold letterpress across the top, with the date '1st January, 1942' below left and a serial number to the right. A central guilloche vignette frames the word 'GUERNSEY' above the promise-to-pay legend, with the denomination 'TWO SHILLINGS AND SIX PENCE' set within a ruled panel. A large red overprinted '2/6' numeral spans the centre, denomination roundels appear at each corner, and the Treasurer's manuscript signature with the title 'TREASURER.' appears at lower right. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE STATES OF GUERNSEY GUERNSEY PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND TWO SHILLINGS AND SIX PENCE VALUE RECEIVED BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATES 2/6 TREASURER |
| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in blue on blue paper and bears a central vignette of the Guernsey arms — three lions passant guardant — set within an ornate circular seal, itself flanked by a symmetrical arrangement of decorative lobed roundels. The Latin legend of the Bailiwick encircles the shield, and the word 'PRESS' appears beneath the central device. |
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