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Auction: 24300 - World Banknotes - e-Auction
Lot: 502

(x) Bank of Rhodesia & Nyasaland, £5, Salisbury, 1st February 1961, serial number Y/11 161539,
this exquisite Rhodesia & Nyasaland banknote features a bold blue design with soft hues of orange and green. On the obverse, a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II is visible, signifiying the notion that the territory was under British colonial control at the time. An image of the sable antelope can also be observed on the obverse of this note, representing the region's unique wildlife. The sable antelope is an emblem of strength, grace, and resilience. Further to this, the Rhodesian and Nyasaland coat of arms is also presented. On the reverse of this banknote, the Victoria Falls is showcased. The significance of this image infers national pride and heritage within Rhodesia and Nyasaland, with the magnificent Victoria Falls one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Trees are also visible encircling this image, once again referencing the incredible natural landscape,

(Pick 22b, BNB 103b11), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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Starting price
£4000