{"product_id":"malta-1-pound-nd-1951-p-22-f","title":"Malta 1 Pound ND (1951) P-22 F+","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eAdd a classic piece of \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eMaltese monetary history\u003c\/strong\u003e to your numismatic collection with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eMalta 1 Pound banknote (ND, 1951)\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalogued as \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eP-22\u003c\/strong\u003e and offered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eFine Plus (F+)\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. This historic note was issued by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eGovernment of Malta\u003c\/strong\u003e under the \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eCurrency Notes Ordinance of 1949\u003c\/strong\u003e, shortly after Malta established its own currency notes to replace British emergency issues. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eFeaturing a distinguished design centered on \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eKing George VI\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eGeorge Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, this banknote reflects both Malta’s wartime legacy and its evolving national currency in the early post–World War II era. It’s a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eEuropean paper money\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eCommonwealth-era currency\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e📌 Historical \u0026amp; Collector Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003ePost–World War II Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e This note was among the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003efirst standard circulation banknotes\u003c\/strong\u003e issued by Malta under its own currency authority following the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eCurrency Notes Ordinance of 1949\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing British notes previously in use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eGeorge Cross Symbol:\u003c\/strong\u003e The presence of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eGeorge Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e on the obverse commemorates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003ecollective award\u003c\/strong\u003e given to Malta by King George VI in 1942 for heroic resistance during the war, a unique national emblem appearing on the currency. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003ePre-Decimal Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e This note was issued while the Maltese pound remained at par with the British pound sterling, forming part of Malta’s early monetary identity prior to decimalisation and later replacement by the Maltese lira and euro. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1 Pound P-22 is a beloved classic for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eEuropean and Commonwealth banknotes\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially with a clear portrait and historic symbol, great for display or thematic sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003eMalta 1 Pound ND (1951)\u003c\/strong\u003e banknote is a standout collectible for anyone interested in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003eEuropean post-war numismatics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003eCommonwealth currency history\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eiconic national symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e preserved in paper money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\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. 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