This ten shilling note was uncovered in Scotland in a private
collection. The note was issued on the order of the NSW Governor Lieutenant-Colonel
Lachlan Macquarie in 1817 by the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) on the
day the bank opened . That’s April 8, 1817 & 100 ten shillings notes were issued
on the first day.
As a result, this is generating much excitement over its
condition, rarity (this is the only known specimen ) and major historical
significance. It is estimated to fetch a
whopping USD 224,000 when it goes under the hammer very soon.
Wish I have this: It's beautiful right?
