The one hundred dollar polymer banknotes were introduced into general circulation in 1996 with the signature combination of Fraser/Evans-the former being the Governor of the Reserve Bank the latter being the Secretary to the Treasury. During the first year of issue in 1996 many types of banknotes were issued within the one hundred dollar range. […]
Letter of Provenance. Bank of New Zealand Circa 1902. 1902 One Pound Coloured Specimen Banknote. New Zealand Specimen banknotes of the colonial era are some of the scarcest banknotes issues in the world. Being printed in strictly limited numbers, a Specimen, was printed to mark the intended release of a banknote for circulation, and then […]
Grading of Polymer Banknotes varies from that of grading Paper Banknotes. The grade or condition of a banknote was a matter of opinion more than an exact science in relation to Paper Banknotes. Polymer Banknotes becomes more of a science, than opinion for a number of reasons that I will go on to explain. Australia’s […]
The Fifty Pound unissued specimen banknote is one of two known to exist, this particular example is in the hands of a private investor the other specimen banknote is displayed in The Reserve Bank of Australia’s-History of Australian Banknotes Museum in Martin Place Sydney. This banknote, featured the portrait of Sir Henry Parkes referred to […]
King George V Ten Pound Banknote. Total banknotes printed of this new type of design. The Coat of Arms being totally rendered to conform more accurately with the original heraldic design of the Arms grant of 1912. The change occurred in all denominations. The “border ermine” that had previously been omitted would now appear, in […]