Purple on light green underprint. Head of King George V facing left at centre, with denomination in words below.
Reverse description
Blue. At centre of a circular pattern is a drawing taken from the island`s badge: St. Lucia`s iconic twin volcanic peaks—Gros Piton and Petit Piton— the sun rising on the right, with a harbour in the foreground in with four sailing ships at anchor. On the left pier the royal ensign is flying, on the right pier is the red ensign. Latin motto under island is: Statio Haud Malefida Carinis
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
THE GOVERNMENT OF ST. LUCIA
These Notes are Legal Tender for the payment of any amount.
FIVE SHILLINGS
Castries, 1st. October 1920
Reverse lettering
Statio
Haud Malefida Carinis (Translation: [Latin motto] `A safe anchorage for ships`)
