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Auction: 24400 - World Banknotes - e-Auction
Lot: 687

(x) Bank of Rhodesia, Harrison & Sons pair of unissued design obverse & reverse essays £5, 16th January 1964, serial number Y/8 822984,
this remarkable lot features banknote designs prepared for the Bank of Rhodesia in November 1963, printed by Harrison and Sons Limited, London, written in gold text. These designs are presented within a bold red book, showcasing an obverse and reverse design of a £5 note. The £5 note showcases hues of pink, green and blue on the obverse and a blue and green blend on the reverse. Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of the design. Giraffes appear on the left, symbolising wisdom and peace, whilst an image of what could likely be the Victoria Falls appears on the reverse, presenting ideas of cultural heritage and national identity,
(Pick unlisted), in presentation folder dated November 1963, highly unusual in a red folder, striking and visually appealing, there are no banknotes issued for Bank of Rhodesia, unique

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£3,800

Starting price
£3500