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5 Shillings - George VI

Features

Issuer Fiji
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation banknotes
Years 1937-1951
Value 5 Shillings (¼)
Currency Pound (1873-1969)
Composition Paper
Size 178 × 75 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
237576
References P# 37
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).

Series: Government of Fiji; "George VI" Issue (1937-1951)

Obverse

Blue and brown print.
Portrait of George VI at right; Coat of arms at center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOVERNMENT OF FIJI
THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
FIVE SHILLINGS
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FIJI
1st. JUNE 1951

Reverse

Yellow and brown print.
Guilloches.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GOVERNMENT OF FIJI

Watermark

Fijian head.

Printer

Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1937-Mar-01  P# 37a
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Barton, Craig, Savage. 5%
1938-Mar-01  Photo P# 37b
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Barton, Craig, Savage. 25%
1940-Oct-01  P# 37c
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Robertson, Hayward, Ackland. 20%
1941-Jan-01  P# 37d
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Robertson, Hayward, Banting. 13%
1942-Jan-01  P# 37e
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Robertson, Hayward, Banting. 8%
1943-Jul-01  P# 37f
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Robertson, Banting, Allen. 5%
1946-Jan-01  P# 37g
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Robertson, Banting, Hayward. 3%
1948-Sep-01  P# 37h
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Taylor, Banting, Smith. 0%
1949-Aug-01  P# 37i
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Taylor, Banting, Smith. 3%
1950-Jul-01  P# 37j
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Taylor, Banting, Smith. 13%
1951-Jun-01  Photo $ 170 P# 37k
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. 38%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 99
Lot 2523
Internet Archive
31 Oct 2023 1938-Mar-01 – P# 37b – Signatures: Barton, Craig, Savage. F USD 15.09
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 99
Lot 2524
Internet Archive
31 Oct 2023 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. XF USD 150.88
(EUR 130.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 185
Lot 9
Internet Archive
24 Feb 2026 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. VF Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 163
Lot 26
Internet Archive
15 Jul 2025 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. VF USD 113.74
(EUR 98.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 132
Lot 2737
Internet Archive
17 Jul 2024 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. VF USD 210.07
(EUR 181.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 115
Lot 12
Internet Archive
5 Mar 2024 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. VF USD 185.69
(EUR 160.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 83
Lot 28
Internet Archive
20 May 2023 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. VF USD 174.09
(EUR 150.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 178
Lot 52
Internet Archive
13 Dec 2025 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. USD 58.03
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 167
Lot 7
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2025 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 137
Lot 2790
Internet Archive
11 Sep 2024 1951-Jun-01 – P# 37k – Signatures: Taylor, Donovan, Smith. Unsold
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