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cheque

human history
  • Other Name

    Ko Te Peeke o Aotearoa cheque (full name)

    1 pound (currency denomination)

  • Description

    bank cheque : Ko te Peeke o Aotearoa : Kotahi Pauna : No 417, Hune 29 1894. Kia Tupu Taingakawa / kia Pau Poaka. Sgd: T.T. Rawhiti

    printed on paper illustrated on left hand side: top circle: Maori warrior wearing cloak holding mere at top with text 'Ko Te Utu Kei te Peeke';

    bottom circle: totara trees and huia birds and script: TOTARA / HUIA

    below: two crescent moons, flower, and canoe

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1990.292.1
  • Accession Date
    07 Nov 2005
  • Department
cheque, 1990.292.1, Photographed 19 Feb 2020, Cultural… … Read more

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