WWII British Army One Shilling Military Note – 2nd Series – George VI (c.1940s)

Description

WWII British Army One Shilling Military Note – 2nd Series – George VI (c.1940s)

💷 Denomination: One Shilling
🏛 Issuer: British Army Council
📅 Era: World War II (George VI)
📜 Series: 2nd Series
🪖 Type: Military Scrip / Service Note
🌍 Usage: Valid for official Army canteens and approved services only

Condition:
Excellent condition for a WWII service note. Paper remains crisp with strong colour and sharp detail throughout. A single central fold is present, consistent with original storage rather than circulation. No tears, pinholes, writing, or edge damage observed. Corners remain firm and well-shaped. Overall appearance suggests little to no active circulation.

Description:
Original British Army One Shilling note issued during World War II for use by British forces serving overseas. These notes were not legal tender for civilian use and were introduced to control spending, prevent black-market activity, and limit the circulation of British currency in foreign territories.

Featuring classic wartime intaglio printing, bold “ONE SHILLING” typography and George VI era design elements, this example survives in notably strong condition compared to most issued notes, which were heavily folded and circulated.

A solid and increasingly collectable piece of British WWII military history, suitable for paper money collectors, military historians, or display within a wartime ephemera collection.