5 Shillings

Issuer	Government of the Falkland Islands
Year	1905
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Obverse description	Printed in brown on a beige underprint that covers the central field, the note is framed by an elaborate guilloche border. The denomination '5/-' appears in bold numerals at either side of a central panel bearing the legend 'FIVE SHILLINGS' in large serif letterpress type, with the issuer's full title arching across the upper margin. A serial prefix letter 'A' with five-digit number appears at upper centre, beneath which ruled lines provide for a handwritten date and the manuscript signatures of the Commissioners of Currency.
Obverse lettering	THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF FIVE SHILLINGS 5/-
Reverse description	The reverse functions as a counterfoil stub, printed in brown on plain unadorned paper without guilloche work or vignette ornament. The issuer name 'FALKLAND ISLANDS' and denomination '5 SHILLINGS' are set in bold type, above a series of ruled lines provided for recording the date of issue, the signatures of the Commissioners of Currency, and the date of withdrawal from circulation. A fractional serial number appears at upper left.
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