Catalogue
Ten shillings, Collins/Allen (1913) M 000091 (R.1a) presentation note to J Matthews, 5th July 1913 with letter. The note autographed on the back by Andrew Fisher the Prime Minister at the time, who brought about the first issue of Commonwealth Australian Currency. It is believed to be the only banknote so signed by Fisher and as such represents a unique momento of our outstanding first issue banknotes. A superb example without any pinhole or folds, virtually uncirculated and probably the finest known
Estimate $60,000
SOLD $93,000
Ten pounds, Collins/Allen (1913) W 002238 (R.51) perforated cancellation. Pin-holes top left corner, evidence of folds otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare as a type, excessively rare as a canelled presentation note.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $44,000
One hundred pounds, Collins/Allen (1914) Z 006943 (R.68a) small dark blue seriffed serials, perforated cancellation. A few pin-holes top left corner and small tear in bottom margin otherwise nearly uncirculated and excessively rare, the only example known in private hands.
Estimate $70,000
SOLD $90,000
Fifty dollars, Phillips/Wheeler (1974) YAA OOOOOO, overprinted in red NO VALUE once on left side and SPECIMEN twice diagionally across note, Specimen No.0210 in red lower right side. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $7,000
SOLD $10,200
Ten dollars, Johnston/Fraser (1988) specimen polymer note in Reserve Bank folder, dated 26 January 1988, overprinted 'SPECIMEN' in red on right side on front of note, and 'SPECIMEN / No.0067' on right side on back of note, serial number AA00 000000. This folder has been signed by the note's designer Harry Williamson 'For Norm, with thanks also for your support with the $100'.
Estimate $4,500
SOLD $7,200