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An art collection worth an estimated $1 billion is going on display in Wellington next year.
The collection, Monet and the Impressionists, believed to be the most valuable brought to New Zealand, will be exhibited from February 14 until May 14.
About 30 Monets will be displayed in Te Papa's Tower Gallery alongside masterpieces by Renoir, Pissarro, Degas, Sisley and Cezanne.
Extra security measures will be put in place and visitors charged an admission fee.
