What are Australian Star Notes?
Australian Star Notes are a special type of banknote that is printed with a star symbol next to the serial number. The star symbol is used to indicate that the banknote is a replacement for a damaged or defective banknote that was originally printed but did not meet the quality standards for release into circulation.
When a banknote is damaged or deemed unfit for circulation, it is removed from circulation and replaced with a new banknote. In the case of Australian Star Notes, the replacement banknote is printed with the star symbol next to the serial number to distinguish it from regular banknotes.
Australian Star Notes are typically produced in smaller quantities than regular banknotes, as they are only printed to replace damaged or defective banknotes. This makes them rarer and more valuable to collectors.
In addition, some collectors may be interested in collecting sets of Australian Star Notes, as they can be collected by the serial number and prefix. This means that collectors can try to obtain a complete set of star notes for a particular banknote issue, which can be a challenging and rewarding pursuit.
