1966 RHODESIA £1 BANKNOTE

Rhodesia £1 Banknote – 1966 Issue

Pick 28 · Dated 15 June 1966 · Nice Condition · £450

A scarce £1 banknote from Rhodesia, dated 15 June 1966. Catalogued as Pick 28 in the Standard Catalogue of World Paper Money, this example is offered in nice condition, making it a desirable piece for collectors of African and Commonwealth currency.

Features

• Issuer: Bank of Rhodesia
• Denomination: £1
• Catalogue Reference: Pick 28
• Date: 15 June 1966
• Condition: Nice condition – crisp paper, strong colour, lightly circulated
• Price: £450

Obverse

• Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at left.
• Denomination and issue details are prominently displayed.
• Ornate design reflecting Rhodesia’s colonial heritage.

Reverse

• Victoria Falls scene, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders.
• Scenic vignette symbolising Rhodesia’s rich natural beauty and national pride.
• Denomination repeated with decorative border.

Historical Note

Issued in 1966, this £1 note reflects Rhodesia’s transitional currency following the Unilateral Declaration of Independence in 1965. The reverse’s Victoria Falls design adds strong visual appeal and is among the most attractive motifs of Rhodesian currency. Examples dated 15‑6‑66 in nice condition are increasingly scarce and command strong collector interest.

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