BAHAMAS
The Bahamas are in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida. They achieved independence in 1964. The Queen has appeared on all The Bahamas' banknotes since 1953, with the sole exception of the quincentennial of Columbus's landfall commemorative issue.

BERMUDA
Bermuda is situated in the West Atlantic, east of North Carolina. The islands were settled in 1612 and became independent in 1968. In February 1970, Bermuda converted from the British pound to a decimal dollar equivalent to 1 US dollar. The Queen has appeared on all banknotes since 1952.

BRITISH EAST AFRICA
British East Africa comprised the former British territories of Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika & Zanzibar. British penetration of the area began at Zanzibar in the last quarter of the 19th century. In 1888 the Imperial British East Africa Company established claims to territory in what is now Kenya. In 1890 and 1894 British protectorates were established over the sultanate of Zanzibar and the kingdom of Buganda (Uganda), respectively, and in 1895 the company's territory in Kenya was transferred to the crown as the East Africa Protectorate (after 1920, the Kenya Colony and the Kenya Protectorate). In 1919 Britain was awarded the former German territory of Tanganyika as a League of Nations mandate. All of these territories achieved political independence in the 1960s, and Zanzibar united with Tanganyika to form Tanzania in 1964. The Queen appeared on all banknotes from 1953 until 1963.

BRITISH HONDURAS / BELIZE
The area of British Honduras, in Central America, was settled by shipwrecked British sailors in 1638. It was established as a Crown Colony in 1884. British Honduras became Belize on 1 June 1977. The Queen has appeared on all banknotes since 1952.

CANADA
Britain gained control of the last of the former French colonies in Canada in 1763. Decimal dollars have been issued since 1866. At the age of nine, Princess Elizabeth appeared on the 1935 $20 note. The Queen has appeared on some denominations of all banknote issues since 1954.

CAYMAN ISLANDS
The Cayman Islands are a British dependency about 180 miles northwest of Jamaica, being a Jamaican dependency until 1959. The Queen has appeared on all banknotes issued since 1971.

CYPRUS
The republic of Cyprus lies in the Mediterranean, some 44 miles south of Turkey. It became a British colony in 1925 and gained independence in 1960. Until 1953, the currency was 9 Piastres = 1 Shilling, 20 shillings = £1; From 1953-1983, 50 Mils = 1 Shilling, 1000 Mils = £1; Since 1983, 100 cents = £1. The Queen appeared on five notes of a 1955 issue (5/-, 250 mils, 500 mils, £1 & £5).

EAST CARIBBEAN STATES
Members of the East Caribbean States (otherwise known as the British Caribbean Territories [Eastern Group]) have been Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts, St. Lucia, Montserrat, Anguilla & St Vincent. The Queen has appeared on all banknotes issued since 1953.

FALKLAND ISLANDS
The first recorded landing in the Falkland Islands occurred in 1690 by an English captain, John Strong. He named the Islands after the then First Lord of the Admiralty, Viscount Falkland. Since 1833, the British Administration has been continuous and unbroken, apart from the 1982 Conflict, right up to the present day and many of the Islanders today are descended from these earliest settlers. The Queen has appeared on all banknotes issued since 1953.

FIJI
Local lore claims the earliest mariners led by the legendary chief Lutunasobasoba landed in Fiji after a great journey across the sea. Certainly the first settlement of these islands was made more than 3500 years ago by voyagers sailing from Melanesia. It is believed Pacific islands were populated by descendants of migrants from Southeast Asia via Indonesia over the course of untold centuries. Cakobau, the self-proclaimed king of Fiji, in the mid 1800's appealed to England's Queen Victoria to take possession of the island group. He desperately needed British Imperial might to end chronic tribal wars and to pay off his unmanageable debts. The high chiefs signed the deed of cession on October 10, 1874. The UK returned independence to Fiji on the same date in 1970. The Queen has appeared on all banknotes issued since 1957.

GIBRALTAR
The Rock of Gibraltar was settled by Moors in 711. In 1462 it was taken by the Spaniards. It was captured by Admiral Sir George Rooke on 24 July 1704 and ceded to Britain in the Treaty of Utrecht, 1713. The cession was confirmed by the treaties of Paris (1763) and Versailles (1783). The Queen has appeared on all banknotes issued since 1975.

HONG KONG
The island of Hong Kong was ceded to Britain at the end of the first Opium War in 1842. The New Territories were leased to Britain for 99 years in 1898 and returned to Chinese rule in December 1999. The currency is dollar based. Currency issued by a number of banks (Chinese, Indian, Japanese) has circulated alongside the Government Issue. The Queen appeared on all Government issue banknotes between 1952-1999.

ISLE OF MAN
The Isle of Man can look back on a tapestry of events from the introduction of farming in the fourth millennium BC, the Manx Iron Age from 500 BC to 500 AD, the Celtic traditions, through to Christianity and Viking rule of the ninth century. During the mid-thirteenth to early fifteenth centuries, sovereignty passed frequently between Scotland and England, with occasional incursions from Ireland. The Isle of Man, though not part of the United Kingdom, relies as a British Crown Dependency on the United Kingdom for its defence and to act on its behalf in all international matters. The island's Parliament, known as Tynwald, is the World's oldest parliamentary body, with over 1,000 years of unbroken rule. Prior to 1961, several banks (E.g. Lloyds, Martins, Parrs) issued notes. Since 1961, all notes have been Government issue and have featured the Queen's portrait.

JAMAICA
All Jamaican notes from 1953 until 1960, when a dollar system replaced the British LSD system, featured the Queen's portrait.

JERSEY
Prior to the Norman Conquest the Channel Islands were part of the territory of the Duchy of Normandy. However, when continental Normandy was freed from English rule in 1204, the islands retained their allegiance to the King of England. Thereafter successive English monarchs have ruled the Islands through their claim to the title of Duke of Normandy. Jersey has its own legislative assembly, and comprehensive legal, fiscal and administrative systems. The power to appoint certain officials within the local administration is vested with the Crown and, with certain minor exceptions, legislative measures passed by the island's assembly depend for their validity on Orders made by the Monarch in Council. Post the World War II occupation by Germany, Jersey has issued notes since 1963 - all of these have featured the Queen's portrait.

MALAYA & BRITISH BORNEO
Malaya and British Borneo was initiated on 1 January 1952 for the purpose of providing a common currency for use in Johore, Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis, Trengganu, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Salangor, Penag, Singapore, North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei. A single issue of notes of 7 denominations (1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 1,000, & 10,000 dollars) was made in 1953 featuring the Queen's portrait. Malaya was granted full independence on 31 August 1957.

MALTA
Malta is situated in the Mediterranean between Sicily and North Africa. Napoleon seized Malta in 1798. Britain aided a Maltese insurrection and in 1814 Malta chose to become part of the British Empire. Full independence was granted in September 1964. The monetary system was the British pounds, shillings and pence until 1971 when a decimal system of 100 cents = 1 Lira(pound) was adopted. The Queen appeared on notes from 1954-1973 (3 Issues).

MAURITIUS
The Island of Mauritius is in the Indian Ocean some 500 miles east of Madagascar. The Dutch took possession and named the island in 1598, their colony being abandoned in 1710. In 1715, France claimed the island. It was captured by the British in 1810 during the Napoleonic wars and was ceded to Britain in the Treaty of Paris, 1814. Mauritius became independent in March 1968. Since 1848, the monetary system has been 100 cents = 1 Rupee. The Queen appeared on notes (2 issues) from 1954 to 1985.

NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand was discovered and named by Abel Tasman in 1642. James Cook annexed the land to Great Britain in 1769. The British government disavowed the annexation and 70 years later annexed it by treaty with the native chiefs, in 1840. Self-rule was granted in 1852 and independence in 1907. Until 1967 the British pounds, shillings and pence system was in use. Since then a decimal dollar system has been employed. The Queen appeared on all notes from 1967-1992.

RHODESIA
Prior to October 1923 Southern Rhodesia and Northern Rhodesia were under the control of the British South Africa Company. In 1923, Southern Rhodesia was formally annexed to His Majesty's Dominions. The Federation of Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland was dissolved on 31 December 1963. Following 9 months of self-government, Northern Rhodesia became the Republic of Zambia in Octobern 1964. Southern Rhodesia became the Republic of Zimbabwe in 1980. The Queen appeared on all notes from 1952-1970.

ST HELENA
The Island, situated 1,200 miles from the west coast of Africa, was administered by the East India Company from 1659 and became a British colony in 1834. The Queen has appeared on all notes since 1979.

SHRI LANKA (CEYLON)
According to the Mahawansa chronicle, an Indian prince, named Vijaya, arrived in the 6th century B.C. and became the first King of the Sinhalese. The monarchical form of government continued until the beginning of the 19th century when the British subjugated the Kandyan Kingdom. In 1505, the Portuguese formed settlements on the west and south which were taken from them by the Dutch about 1650. In 1796 the British government annexed the foreign settlements to the presidency of Madras. In 1802 Ceylon became a separate colony. Ceylon became independant in 1948 and became the Republic of Shri Lanka in 1972. From 1952 until 1956 the Bank of Ceylon issued 1,2,5,10,50 & 100 rupee notes featuring the Queen's portrait.

SEYCHELLES
The Seychelles consist of 150 islands and islets in the indian ocean, north of Madagascar. The islands were first colonised by the French in 1756. They were captured by the English in 1794 and incorporated as a dependency of Mauritius in 1814. In November 1903 the Seychelles archpelago became a separate colony and in June 1976 gained independence. The Queen appeared on all notes from 1954 to 1975.

SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Solomon Islands, in the southern Pacific, were discovered in 1568; 200 years passed before there was any further European contact. The southern Solomon Islands were placed under British protection in 1893. The eastern and southern outliers were added in 1898/9; The islands to the north were ceded by Germany in 1900. The Solomon Islands achieved independence on 7 July 1978. The Queen has appeared on all notes since 1977.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Trinidad & Tobago were discovered by Columbus in 1496. Trinidad remained under Spanish rule until captured by the British in 1797. It was ceded to the British in 1802. Tobago was occupied by the French, Dutch and English before finally being ceded to Britain in 1808. British Caribbean Territories notes circulated between 1950-1964. The Queen appeared on the 1964 issue of notes which was replaced in 1977.

ZAMBIA
Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) was a member of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland until it seceded in 1964 and became the independent Republic of Zambia. A £1 note featuring Queen Elizabeth II was produced in 1964 but was never issued.