Catalog
5 Pounds
| Issuer | Durban Bank |
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| Year | 1862 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is executed in intaglio on white paper and carries the bank title 'Durban Bank' in large ornate script across the upper centre, flanked by a small vignette at upper left of a standing figure and a rosette numeral '5' medallion at upper right. A central harbour vignette shows a sailing vessel at quay, below which the promise text runs in copperplate script across the face; the denomination 'Five' appears in large gothic letters at lower left, with serial numbers in two tablet panels and a circular 'Durban Bank / Hartley & Co. / Natal' handstamp at left. The date 'Nov 3rd 1862, Durban, Nov 3rd 1862' is hand-inscribed, with manuscript signatures at lower right. |
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| Obverse lettering | Durban Bank We Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand at our Office here Five Pounds for value received. 1862 Nov 3rd Durban Nov 3rd 1862 For the Proprietors Five Ent. H. S. Jewett Chief Clerk No 00214 |
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| Protection type | Handstamp |
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