East Africa – East African Currency Board 10 Shillings (1961) – Queen Elizabeth II A magnificent and highly sought-after collector's piece representing British colonial numismatic history in East Africa. This 10 Shillings banknote was issued by the East African Currency Board during the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Serving as legal tender across Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, Zanzibar, and British Somaliland, these notes are fiercely contested by world paper money collectors due to their iconic artwork and rapid demonetization following independence. Printed by the world-renowned firm Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London, this mid-1950s issue remains an absolute classic of African colonial currency. Banknote Details • Issuer: East African Currency Board (Nairobi) • Denomination: 10 Shillings / Shilingi Kumi • Serial Number: H17 76523 • Signatures: Members of the East African Currency Board (4-Signature Variety) • Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London • Obverse: Displays a stunning, youthful engraved portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem within an ornate circular frame on the upper left. The top center features the bold title East African Currency Board, with the central denomination expressed beautifully across multiple regional languages including English, Arabic, and Gujarati text scripts. The lower margins hold the four printed board member signatures, flanked by matching black serial numbers and the primary "10" denominations. • Reverse: Showcases a deeply engraved, elegant green geometric motif dominated by a symmetry of dwarf palms and native flowering blossoms. The central ribbon boldly reads Ten Shillings, framed symmetrically by four "10" denomination values in the respective corners around a clean, circular lion-head watermark window. Condition Report Please see the provided high-resolution images as these form an integral part of the condition report. Shipping & Important Terms Courier: Items are sent by UPS with full tracking. Middle East Delivery Restriction: IMPORTANT. DUE to Middle East problems, at the moment I do not sell to Middle East countries affected by the Iranian Conflict. Please do not bid.