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Australian decimal star* Two Dollars ZFF 43750
Bank Note Description: Australian decimal star* banknote replacement. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Renniks Number: R81s Hunter Collection. Denomination: Two Dollars. Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Circa: 1966. Grade: Extra Fine. Serial Number: ZFF 43750* R/R: $2750.00 Sale price: $1750.00 One of this series that is showing steady annual growth, a great collector [...]
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The Year in Review 2022
The year just passed was as difficult as I can remember in 28 years of trading. Prices for most sections of the numismatics market have maintained a steady, slight increase in price. In the top end of the market an increase of 5% during the year were recorded. Pre-decimal KGV [...]
Read moreAnnual Capital Return Analysis January 2021
From the Desk of Richard Edward Fahy Member of: Dear Clients. Subject: Annual Capital Return Analysis.. Australian Pre Decimal/Decimal Banknotes. Circa 1977-2021. Our Capital Return Analysis prepared by Richard E. Fahy, features key banknotes issued and circulated from Pre Decimal Banknotes- 1913 until the discontinuation of Decimal Star* Banknote [...]
Read moreTo All Clients of TRN/Australian Numismatic Newsletter. 1st July 2021.
From the Desk of Richard Edward Fahy Member of: Australian Numismatic Newsletter: Number: 002/07/2021. Subject: Investing & Collecting in Australian/International Coins/Currency. To all clients of The Right Note. This is our Second Newsletter for 2021. In my Newsletter for July 2021, I would like to discuss the happenings of Australian [...]
Read moreRevised Annual Capital Return Analysis January 2019
From the Desk of Richard Edward Fahy Member of: Dear Clients. Subject: THE RIGHT NOTE ANNUAL CAPITAL RETURN ANALYSIS- 1977 TO 2019. This Capital Return Analysis prepared by The Right Note features Key Banknotes issued and circulated from Pre Decimal Banknotes- 1913 until the discontinuation of Decimal Star* [...]
Read moreCounterfeit Australian Coins
From the Desk of Richard RE.Fahy. Date: 19th February 2018. Subject: Counterfeit Australian Coins. Over a number of years counterfeit (fake) Australian coins have been appearing onto the Australian market. These fakes are being produced in South East Asia, with a focus on China. These fakes are of such good quality. [...]
Read moreCounterfeit Australian Specimen Banknotes
From The Desk Of Richard Edward Fahy 1st February 2018. Subject: Counterfeit Australian Specimen Banknotes. Through our continuing on-line research, we have found a number of counterfeit Australian Specimen banknotes being offered for sale as the genuine article. These banknotes have been posted on a well-known on-line auction business. EBAY [...]
Read moreProof Coins vs Classic Mint/Master Strike Coins
FROM THE DESK OF RICHARD E.FAHY Subject: International Grading of rare Coinage. PROOF COINS The definition of a Proof Coin in simple terms is a coin that has been separated on the first mintage, to serve as the defining example of the year of each coin minted. These [...]
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Australian Pre Decimal banknotes of this era in premium quality grades are very scarce and highly prized for their investment potential. George V’s reign represented a significant time in Australia’s currency history. In 1923 he became the first monarch to feature on Australia’s Commonwealth banknote issues. Before 1910, banknotes were issued by private banks and [...]
Rare Australian 1938 Silver Proof Coin Set. Being Sold as a Collection: Coins Description: The Australian Pre-Decimal 1938 Silver Coin Collection. Set Comprises: Three Pence (3d), Six Pence (6d), One Shilling (1/-) and Two Shilling (2/- or Florin). Grading: PR64 PCGS Graded and Slabbed. Highly Graded Proof 64 for all 4 coins. Notation: It is [...]
REFERENCE: R62. Pre Decimal Specimen Banknote Type 2. Banknote Type: Ten Pound. Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Issue: 1954. Queen Elizabeth II. Type Two{2} Specimen. Rarity one of 3-5 known to exist. Serial Number: WA00 000062. Grade: Uncirculated (hence 3-5 known to exist in this grade). Specimens were minted in low numbers mainly as archival pieces or for [...]
The Right Note is proud to represent Mr Harry Williamson in offering the sale of this Specimen Banknote Set. Mr Williamson was the chief designer of the first hundred dollar banknote produced in Australia.
RENNIKS NUMBER: R07. Code: MB. Banknote Description: Australian Pre-Decimal Banknote. King George V. Gold Series. 1928. Denomination: Ten Shilling HALF SOVEREIGN. FCU- Flat Crisp Uncirculated- Few banknotes are ever graded above Uncirculated. Source: PMG.USA. Source Material. This banknote qualifies as the highest grade in the scale. Serial Number: A/60 347616. RR: $19,000. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2022. [...]
Renniks Number: R58. Banknote Description:Ten Pound. Circa 1940. King George VI. Serial Number: V/3 270024 Grade Extra Fine. Terrific sale price, only one in stock. Signatures: Sheehan/McFarlane. RR: $4500.00. Source: Renniks 30th edition 2020.
The note was produced at the Reserve Bank's Note Printing Branch, Craigieburn, Victoria, and was designed by Mr. Harry Williamson.
Renniks Number: R26. Code: MB. Banknote Description: Australian Pre Decimal Banknote. King George V. Gold Series. Circa: 1927. Denomination: One Pound. Signatures: Riddle/Heathershaw. Circa: 1927. Serial Numbers: K/9 529627/68. Grade: Grade: FCU- Flat Crisp Uncirculated- Few banknotes are ever graded above Uncirculated. Source: PMG.USA. Source Material. This banknote qualifies as the highest grade in the [...]
Code: LK. Renniks Number: R48 King George VI. Circa: 1952. Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Serial Number: S/29 775909. Grade: + Extra Fine. RR: $1500.00. Source: Renniks 30th edition.2020. Sale Price: $1250.00.
Renniks Number: R45. Banknote Description: Australian Five Pound. Circa 1942. King George VI. Serial Number: R27 436614. Grade: good Very Fine. Signatures: Sheehan/McFarlane. RR: $2750.00 Source Renniks 30th edition 2021.
A Basic Introduction to an Employee Banknote Presentation Set Circa 1988. On the finalisation of all banknote designs, production and release to the Australian public, a certain number of Specimen banknotes were set aside for presentation to public dignitaries, the Royal family and designated member of the Australian public. This tradition commenced with the introduction [...]
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Bank Note Description: pre Decimal star * banknote replacement Last prefix. Dark Green Series. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Hammill Collection. Renniks Number: R34Asl. Page 279. Denomination: One Pound. Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Dark Green Issue, very rare. Circa: 1961. Grade: Uncirculated Notation: A beautifully presented banknote, an impressive note indeed, full tactile features, with body colour, [...]
Bank Note Description: Australian Pre- decimal Banknote King George V Source: Renniks 31st Edition 2023. Hammill Collection. Renniks Number: R 09. Denomination: Ten Shillings. Signatures: Riddle/ Sheehan. Circa: 1933. Grade; Uncirculated. Notation: A beautiful banknote in every way and matches the grade of uncirculated. Full tactile features, colour fully squared edges. Available on purchase with [...]
Rare Australian 1938 Silver Proof Coin Set. Being Sold as a Collection: Coins Description: The Australian Pre-Decimal 1938 Silver Coin Collection. Set Comprises: Three Pence (3d), Six Pence (6d), One Shilling (1/-) and Two Shilling (2/- or Florin). Grading: PR64 PCGS Graded and Slabbed. Highly Graded Proof 64 for all 4 coins. Notation: It is [...]
Banknote description: Queensland Government. Bank of Issue: Queensland Government. Domicile: Brisbane Year of Issue: 2nd JUNE 1893. Banknote Description: B&W Uniface Specimen. Grade: Uncirculated. The banknote is a uniface b/w Specimen. Features: Good square edges, full tactile features some foxing on the bottom of the banknote. Sale Price: $1,950.
Banknote description: Australian Pre-federation banknote. Bank of Issue: The Bank of New South Wales. Domicile: Melbourne. Year of Issue: 18- Banknote Description: B&W Uniface Specimen. Grade: Uncirculated. The banknote features full tactile aspects of the banknote. No tears full square edges, no glue marks. Sale Price: $4,000. Could be a wonderful addition to that collector, [...]
Product description: Australian Shinplaster/Calabash banknote. Company name: JP Howard. General trader & hotelier. Domicile: Winton Queensland. Date: 19-. Denomination: One Pound. Serial Number: A 527. Grade: Uncirculated, with tears,, a beautifully presented banknote, full tactile features with no wear, dirt or circulated damage. A rare example for the price conscious collector. Sale Price: $450.00.
Banknote type: Australian Calabash banknote. Company: Howard’s Australian Hotel. Domicile: Boulia-Queensland. Five shillings-5/-. Date of Issue: 193-. Serial Number: 571. Multi coloured general issued banknote. Grade: eF Sale Price: $1050.00. A rare find to have and collect this banknote in a such a superior grade.
Banknote type: Australian Calabash banknote. Company: Fielding’s Merchant & Importer. Domicile: Boulia-Queensland. Five shillings- 5/-. Date of Issue: August 1937. Serial Number:1838. Multi coloured general issued banknote. Grade: good Very fine. Sale Price: $580.00. This is a rare example of an Australian shinplaster/calabash banknote.
Denomination: One Pound Signatures: Coombs/Wilson Circa: 1954 Renniks Number: R033 Grade: Uncirculated Serial Number: HE45 638701 Notation: Commonwealth Bank Issue Circa 1954. Sale Price: $270.00 RR: $310.00
Denomination: Ten Pound Signatures: Coombs/Wilson Circa: 1954 Renniks Number: R062 Grade: Uncirculated Serial Number: WA11 26475/76 Notation: Commonwealth Bank Issue Circa 1954. Sale Price: $3,500.00 RR: $4,000.00
Denomination: Ten Shillings Signatures: Coombs/Wilson Circa: 1961 Renniks Number: R017 Grade: Uncirculated Serial Number: AH15 003967 Notation: Reverse Bank Issue 1961. Sale Price: $290.00 RR: $330.00
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