RHODESIA AND NYASALAND £5 BANKNOTE
£850.00
Rhodesia & Nyasaland £5 Banknote – 1956 Issue
Pick 22 · Dated 1 October 1956 · Rare · £850
A scarce £5 banknote from the short‑lived Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, dated 1 October 1956. Catalogued as Pick 22 in the Standard Catalogue of World Paper Money, this note is offered in rare condition, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors of African and Commonwealth currency.
Features
- Issuer: Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
- Denomination: £5
- Catalogue Reference: Pick 22
- Date: 1 October 1956
- Condition: Rare – crisp, lightly handled, strong detail and colour
- Price: £850
Obverse
- Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at left.
- Sable antelope vignette in the corner, a distinctive design element symbolising African wildlife.
- Denomination and issue details are prominently displayed.
- Ornate design reflecting British colonial influence.
Reverse
- Great Zimbabwe ruins scene, depicting the ancient stone structures of Southern Africa’s most iconic archaeological site.
- Symbolic vignette celebrating the Federation’s cultural heritage and historic legacy.
- Denomination repeated with decorative border.
Historical Note
The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953–1963) was a short‑lived political union of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland. Currency from this federation is scarce, and the £5 note dated 1‑10‑56 is particularly sought after for its high denomination and attractive wildlife vignette of the sable antelope paired with the reverse’s Great Zimbabwe ruins. Surviving examples in strong condition are rare and command significant collector interest.
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