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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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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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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. [...]
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: 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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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, [...]
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.
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
Denomination: Ten Shillings Signatures: Coombs/Wilson Circa: 1954 Renniks Number: R016 Grade: Uncirculated Serial Number: AD15 032755 Notation: Commonwealth Bank Issue Circa 1954. Sale Price: $350.00 RR: $400.00
Denomination: Twenty Dollars Signatures: Coombs/Randall Circa: 1968 Renniks Number: R401 Grade: Uncirculated Serial Number: XAR 627433 Notation: Very Rare in This Higher Grade, 1 only, Sale Price: $175.00 RR: $200.00
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