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This note is not in my collection. Scans courtesy of LKCA World Paper Money
Shown are front and back proofs. It's not known if this denomination was ever
issued.
Front: George V (1865-1936), King of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland and the Commonwealth Realms, Emperor of India
1910-1936
George V was born George Frederick Ernest Albert, second son of King
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. He was educated by private tutor. He joined
the Royal Navy in 1891, the same year his elder brother died of pneumonia. So
now he was second in line to the throne. In 1893 George married Princess Victoria Mary of
Teck, his second cousin once removed. He became king at the death of his
father King Edward VII in 1910.
George V changed the name of the British Royal House from the German-sounding House of
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to the House of Windsor, to appease British nationalist
feelings. He also relinquished all German titles in 1917.
Back: Coat of arms
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