British Military Authority WWII – 5 Shillings Obverse Central denomination with crowned lion atop crown to right. Lettering: 5/- ISSUED BY THE BRITISH MILITARY AUTHORITY FIVE SHILLINGS 5/- Reverse Central denomination flanked by leaf designs. Lettering: 5/- Issuer United Kingdom Issuing entity British Military Authority King George VI (1936-1952) Type Local banknote Year 1943 Value 5 Shillings = 60 Pence (¼) Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970) Composition Paper Size 114 × 73 mm Shape Rectangular Demonetized Yes
