1944 South African Reserve Bank £5 (Five Pounds / Vyf Pond) – Ship & Industry Design – Rare WWII-Era

Offered here is an original South African Reserve Bank Five Pound (Vyf Pond) banknote dated 3 April 1944, featuring the classic Union of South Africa ship and industrial scene design on the front, and the Coat of Arms on the reverse.

This historic note was issued during World War II, making it a highly sought-after piece of South African monetary history.

Denomination: £5 (Five Pounds / Vyf Pond)
Date: 3 April 1944
Signatures: J. Postmus Governor / President South African Reserve Bank

Serial Number: B24 214082
Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., England

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Language: Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
Dimensions: ± 160 × 95 mm

Historical Note:
The SARB £5 notes from the 1940s were among the highest denominations in circulation and were often used in international trade and banking transactions. The intricate ship engraving represents South Africas maritime links, while the reverse depicts the national coat of arms and Ex Unitate Vires (Strength Through Unity).