Banknotes of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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Banknotes were issued in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands between 1887 and 1902. All the issues prior to the 1902 issue are extremely rare.

The notes bear the signature of the reigning King of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

There were 100 cents in 1 Cocos (Keeling) Islands rupee [ru].

This issue has the name 'COCOS.' at the top of the notes. They were hand dated and signed by King J.C. Ross. These were printed on sheepskin.

  • PS101. ¼ rupee. 1887–88.
  • PS102. ½ rupee. 24 July 1888.
  • PS103. 1 rupee. 1888.
  • PS104. 2 rupees. 1888.

Second issue (1888)

This issue has the name 'KEELING COCOS ISLANDS' at the top of the notes. They were hand dated and signed by King J.C. Ross. These were also printed on sheepskin.

  • PS111. ¼ rupee. 1888.
  • PS112. ½ rupee. 1888.
  • PS113. 1 rupee. 1888.
  • PS114. 2 rupees. 1888.
  • PS115. 3 rupees. 1888.
  • PS116. 5 rupees. 1888.

Third issue (1897)

Fourth issue (1902)

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