1) place of issue
2) cheque number
3) account number MICR
4) date of issue
5) payee
6) amount of currency
7) signature of the drawer

A cheque is generally valid for six months after the date of issue unless otherwise indicated, but this varies depending on where the cheque is drawn. In Australia, for example, it is fifteen months. Legal amount (amount in words) is also highly recommended but not strictly required.

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