The Collections and Workings of a De La Rue Engraver

East African Currency Board, a truly magnificent obverse essay for a proposed 10 Shillings, 1 April 1954, serial number D/69 000000, Downie, Kershaw, Bourdillon and Rogers signatures, a hand painted view of Victoria falls and surrounding forest, vignette of Queen Elizabeth II at right, purple, rather interestingly D/69 is the final prefix of the George VI 10 shillings, a breathtaking piece of De La Rue artwork of the highest quality, most attractive and unique
BNB B224b, Pick 34 £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collections and Workings of a De La Rue Engraver.

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Collection

This lot, and the subsequent lot, are two halves of the same design. They have been separated for the best part of 70 years, only to be consigned to Noonans at the same time, entirely by chance. The obverse is not part of this collection, but we have included it here to enable bidders to have the best chance of reuniting the two pieces.