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New Zealand government debentures, 1909

Debentures were offered in varying amounts. This £50,000 debenture returned £5,000 after 36 months and thereafter 3.75% interest annually. It was offered as part of a £5 million loan authorised in 1909.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
Reference: T17 box 19 record 1910/658

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How to cite this page:

Malcolm McKinnon, 'International economic relations - New Zealand in the world economy, 19th century', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/zoomify/24793/new-zealand-government-debentures-1909 (accessed 30 May 2024)

Story by Malcolm McKinnon, published 11 Mar 2010