5 New Pence / 1 Pound British Armed Forces Special Voucher

Front: British Armed Forces Special Voucher 6th Series, 5 New Pence denomination. This note is part of the dual-denomination system used by British military personnel and their families stationed overseas, where the front displays 5 New Pence and the reverse displays the equivalent value of One Pound in local purchasing power. The 6th Series was issued by command of the Defence Council (later Army Council notation on reverse) and circulated in NAAFI stores and military facilities from 1972 to 1988, bridging the UK's decimalization period.

Back: Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, the official coat of arms of the British monarch, featuring the quartered shield with the three lions of England, lion rampant of Scotland, and harp of Ireland, supported by the crowned lion of England and unicorn of Scotland. The reverse displays 'ONE POUND' denomination with 'SPECIAL VOUCHER' designation and the instruction 'FOR USE ONLY AS DETAILED ON THE REVERSE', along with serial number AA 1/10 136928. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, London, as noted at bottom.

Note appears in extremely fine condition with original colors intact, minimal handling wear, and sharp details throughout.