1968 RHODESIA £1 BANKNOTE

Rhodesia £1 Banknote – 1968 Issue

Pick 28 · Dated 14 October 1968 · UNC Condition · £500

A scarce £1 banknote from Rhodesia, dated 14 October 1968. Catalogued as Pick 28 in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, this example is offered in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, making it a superb piece for collectors of African and Commonwealth currency.

Features

• Issuer: Bank of Rhodesia
• Denomination: £1
• Catalogue Reference: Pick 28
• Date: 14 October 1968
• Condition: UNC – crisp, original paper, sharp detail, no folds or handling marks
• Price: £500

Obverse

• Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at left.
• Denomination and issue details 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 1968, 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 14‑10‑68 in UNC condition are exceptionally rare and command strong collector interest.

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