Reference:
Pick: #8A , The Banknote Book: B203
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Description
Western Samoa. New Zealand Occupation. Territory of Western Samoa. Treasury. 1 pound Type 1948-1961. Like #8 but STERLING omitted from center. Date: August 6, 1948. Watermark: Unknown. Dimensions: 175 x 110 mm. No security thread. Material: Paper. Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson, London. Purple, blue and red on multicolor underprint. Front: Thatched hut and palm trees at center. Two combinations of Signatures at left: "Minister of Island Territories for New Zealand" and "High Commissioner". Back: English text. Territory of Western Samoa, value. Rare.