{"product_id":"bahamas-4-shillings-1936-1961-p-13c-vf","title":"Bahamas 4 Shillings 1936 (1961) P-13c VF","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eAdd a striking example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eBritish Caribbean numismatic history\u003c\/strong\u003e to your collection with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eBahamas 4 Shillings banknote from the 1936 Currency Note Act\u003c\/strong\u003e series, \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"312\"\u003ePick P-13c,\u003c\/strong\u003e offered here in \u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e collectible condition. This classic note was issued under \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThe Bahamas Government\u003c\/strong\u003e during the mid-20th century and carries strong appeal for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eCommonwealth, Caribbean, and world paper money\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eobverse\u003c\/strong\u003e of this banknote features a finely engraved \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"688\"\u003ebust of Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e (wearing the George IV State Diadem) facing left, set against a rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"789\"\u003egreen and yellow underprint\u003c\/strong\u003e with the government’s legal-tender promise and the denomination boldly displayed. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"895\"\u003esailing ship seal\u003c\/strong\u003e adds maritime symbolism linked to the islands’ seafaring heritage. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eOn the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003ereverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll find the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eBritish coat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside clear denomination markings and classic Latin inscriptions reflecting the authority of the Bahamas Government. The design exhibits meticulous engraving and elegant typography that are distinctive of mid-20th century De La Rue productions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eThis 4 Shillings note was printed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eThomas De La Rue \u0026amp; Company Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e, London, a world-renowned banknote printer, and circulated during the era leading up to decimalization of Bahamian currency (prior to adoption of the Bahamian dollar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e🧾 Specifics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing authority: Bahamas Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency: P\u003cspan\u003eound sterling (\u003c\/span\u003ebefore 1966)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 151x84 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYears: 1936 (\u003cspan\u003e1953-1963\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales, returns, and guarantees for this item are governed strictly by our Terms of Service. Please review the full policy \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extremebanknotes.com\/policies\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore purchasing. By purchasing, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eSerial Number Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eActual serial numbers on banknotes vary from piece to piece. 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