Lot 3065

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

National Bank of New Zealand Limited, second issue, twenty pounds, Dunedin, 1 October 1890, B/G 2930, imprint Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London, (L.498, P.S299). Heavy creases and folds, stain on upper right front, otherwise nearly fine and extremely rare, believed to be unique as a circulated note in private hands.

Ex. 'Rubbish dump' hoard, Wellington, early 1980's and Spink Australia sale 27 (lot 1838).

Estimate
$5,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$4,100