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Auction: 24009 - World Banknotes
Lot: 349

(x) Reserve Bank of New Zealand, [TOP POP] £50, ND (1940-55), serial number O/U 271518,
this superb banknote is the rarest example of its grade on PMG Census, making it an incredibly desirable and rare piece to add to any collection. The obverse of this note showcases bold red and orange tones. Shades of blue are also featured within the guilloche design in the centre along with the denomination of 50 Pounds also presented. On the right of the design, an image of Captain James Cook is depicted, as well as a sailing ship and waka (Maori war canoe). On the reverse of this banknote, a rectangular image of the tui (Prosthermadera novaeseelandiae) bird is visible to the left. At the centre of the design, Mount Egmont/Taranaki is prominently showcased with dairy cows grazing in the field below and to the right of the reverse, a circular watermark of King Matutaera Tawhiao is featured. These images are emblems to New Zealand's cultural heritage and national identity, evoking thoughts of pride and historical legacy,
(Pick 162a, BNB 109a), in PMG holder 55 About Uncirculated, highest grade currently available for this note on PMG Census out of only 8 notes graded

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Sold for
£3,800