Catalog
5 Pounds
| Issuer | Government of Gibraltar |
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| Year | 1938-1958 |
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| Value | 5 Pounds |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is printed in dark brown on a light paper, with the issuing authority's name in large bold letterpress across the upper portion within an ornate guilloche border. The central vignette presents an intaglio view of the Rock of Gibraltar, flanked on either side by the serial number in two positions and ornamental scroll-work corner pieces bearing the sterling pound symbol. The date and place of issue appear at lower left, with the Financial Secretary's signature at lower right. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in a single brown tone and dominated by an elaborate symmetrical guilloche pattern of four large rosette medallions surrounding a central circular vignette bearing the Gibraltar coat of arms — a castle with a key below — enclosed within a fine lathe-work frame. The motto scroll beneath the shield reads MONTIS INSIGNIA CALPE, and the denomination appears in a rectangular panel at the foot of the design. Stylised pound sterling numerals occupy the left and right flanking positions. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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