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Auction: 25888 - The Jeffrey Wong Collection of World Banknotes - Part I
Lot: 170

(x) Reserve Bank of New Zealand, [2 notes] obverse and reverse 10 Shillings essay, undated, serial number 000000,
This note is currently unlisted in Pick and the Banknote Book, making it a desirable piece for collectors of unique and unusual banknotes. This essay features a dark brown design with a portrait of a young Captain Cook at the right of the obverse; a portrait that was never used in New Zealand's issued banknote designs. The reverse design features a pastoral scene and sheep shearing, an iconic scene from New Zealand.

(Unlisted), in PMG holders 55 About Uncirculated and 63 Choice Uncirculated, small tear on reverse design (2 notes)

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

Estimate
£1,600 to £2,400

Starting price
£1100