POW Sixpence Note
Prisoners of War
POWs had their own paper money which could be used only within the camps. Notes like this one (equivalent to 2½ pence in decimal currency) would rarely have been seen outside. This particular note was issued by camp number 178, which was Ure Bank Camp in Ripon.
Exhibit data
Museum number: | 509 |
Approx. size: | 14 x 8 cm |
