Brown paper with dark brown print. In the top center is the British Coat of Arms, with the law text underneat. A big underprint of the island of Malta in the center. Serial number to the left. An embossed seal of Malta in the center.
Reverse description
Signature(s)
John Eugene Clauson (JEC), Lieutenant Governor and Chief Secretary to the Government
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
5s. 5s.
GOVERNMENT OF MALTA
Issued under authority of Ordinance No. VIII of
1914 assented to by His Excellency the Governor
with the special permission of His Majesty the King.
FIVE SHILLINGS
By Command,
JOHN E. CLAUSON,
Lieutenant-Governor
and Chief Secretary to Govt.
September 4, 1914.
5s. 5s.
