Catalog
5 Pounds
| Issuer | Government of St. Helena |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Composition | Cotton paper |
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| Reverse description | The reverse carries two substantial intaglio heraldic vignettes set against a fine guilloche ground. At left, the arms of the East India Company are rendered with two lion supporters flanking a quartered shield surmounted by a rampant lion crest, with flanking flags and a motto ribbon below; at right, the colonial seal of Saint Helena presents a cartouche enclosing a sailing ship navigating rocky coastal waters. The £5 denomination numeral appears to the left of the seal, with a large decorative guilloche '5' element occupying the far right. |
| Reverse lettering | AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ £5 (Translation: Under the Auspices of the King and the Senate of England) |
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| Protection description | Queen Elizabeth II portrait watermark visible when held to light |
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