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The world’s first polymer banknote, the intrigue & deception at work in 1988

Sep 1, 2024

An Historical article. The Worst Production and distribution of an Australian banknote. The $10 Johnston/Fraser Polymer banknotes remain the worst produced Australian banknotes in our history, both printing and distribution of our first Polymer banknote, the $10 Johnston/Fraser featuring Australia’s first native inhabitants the original owners, on the reverse side, [...]

Grading of Australian banknotes – New Slabbing Service

Aug 1, 2024

From the desk of: Richard E. Fahy. Director The Right Note. To: Clients of The Right Note/Prospective purchasers. Date: 27th July 2024. Subject: Grading of Australian banknotes. I have decided after watching the internet carefully, to introduce grading, slabbing to banknotes of a superior grade. To both vendors and purchasers. [...]

The Year in Review 2022

Jan 11, 2023

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 [...]

Annual Capital Return Analysis January 2021

Sep 2, 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 [...]

To All Clients of TRN/Australian Numismatic Newsletter. 1st July 2021.

Jul 1, 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 [...]

Revised Annual Capital Return Analysis January 2019

Jun 21, 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* [...]

Counterfeit Australian Coins

Feb 19, 2018

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. [...]

Counterfeit Australian Specimen Banknotes

Feb 1, 2018

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 [...]

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Five Pound 1942 KGVI gVF Sheehan McFarlane R27 436614

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.

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Ten Dollar 1988 Specimen First Polymer Banknote

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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1952 Five Pound Coombs Wilson S/29 775909

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.

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Australian five dollar note 2016 Queen Elizabeth II

Australian 2016 Five Dollar Note – First Prefix AA

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Ten Pound 1940 KGVI EF Sheehan McFarlane V/3 270024

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.

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Rare Australian 1938 Silver Proof 4 x Coin Set

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 [...]

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Australian Banknote Pedigrees

Author: Michael Vort-Ronald Hardcover: 500 pages. Published: 2005. Signed by the author. One only in stock

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King George V Kell/Collins Ten Pound Note 1925

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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Ten Shilling Half Sovereign Riddle Heathershaw R007 1928

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. [...]

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Australian Pre Federation Calabash banknote May 1802

Australian Pre Federation calabash banknote REF/PF

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Australian Pre Federation calabash banknote Code REF/PF

Banknote Code: REF/PF. Banknote Description: Australian Pre Federation calabash banknote. Merchant of Issue: Holdenson & Neilson. Butter manufacturers & Provision Merchants. Domicile: Flinders St Melbourne. Date of Issue: May 1802. Fully franked with Tasmania & Victorian 1d stamp duty. Bank: The London Bank. Notation: This promissory note dates to 1802 in extraordinary condition & grade. [...]

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Reverse Australian Pre-decimal King George V One Pound 1923

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Australian Pre-decimal King George V One Pound :Circa 1923

Banknote Description: Australian Pre-decimal King George V One Pound. Source:Renniks:31st edition 2024 Renniks Number: R26. Denomination: One Pound. Signatures: Riddle/Heathershaw. Circa: 1923. Grade: Extra Fine. Serial Number: K/14 459604. R/R: $1,600.00. Sale Price: $1,150.00. Notation : a well presented banknote in Extra Fine. Full Colour, no pinholes or damage of any kind, not to be [...]

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Uncirculated 1988-coin collection 1c to $2

Coin Description: Uncirculated 1988-coin collection 1c to $2 BACK IN STOCK. R/R $39.95 Sale Price : $29.95 Available while stocks last

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1988 Proof Coin Collection 1cent to $2

Coin Description: 1988 Proof Coin Collection 1c to $2. R/R: $79.95 Sale Price: $69.95 BACK IN STOCK, WHILE THEY LAST

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Ten Shillings KGV1 1942 R13

Banknote Description: Ten Shillings. KGV1. Source: Renniks 32nd edition 2024. Renniks Number: R13. Circa: 1942. Signatures: Armitage/McFarlane. Serial Numbers: F/30 962828/29/30. Grade: Choice Uncirculated. R/R. $4,800. Sale Price: $4,400. Purchased from and graded by Robert Jaggard Coins, Pitt St, Sydney circa 1984. Respected as then Australia’s leading International numismatic specialist. Offers will be considered.

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Australian Pre-Decimal King George V1 1932

Banknote Description: Australian Pre-Decimal King George V1 issued gold Standard issue. Source: Renniks 32edition 2024 Renniks Number: R28. Denomination: One Pound. Signatures: Riddle/Sheehan. Circa: 1932. Serial Numbers: N63 780967/68. Grade: FCU-Flat crisp Uncirculated. R/R: Pair$10,000 Sale Price: Pair $9,000 Serious offers may be considered. Notation: A beautifully presented pair from 1932, kept and preserved as [...]

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1985 Two Dollars R089 Single Pairs

Renniks Number: R089. Denomination: Two Dollars ($2.00) Signatures: Johnston/Fraser. Circa: 1985. Grade. Uncirculated. Various serial numbers, luck dictates when buying more than singles, we will try to give consecutive although no guarantee. Sale Price: $8.00 single banknotes. Notation: We have scanned the net, EBay offer the same “tatty” stock, they always do, up to $15.00 [...]

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Twenty Dollars R 406a

Renniks Number: R 406a Denomination: Twenty Dollars. Signature: Knight/Wheeler. Circa: 1976 . Side thread. Grade: Uncirculated. Serial Numbers: XVP 444 314; other Serial Numbers random choice same grade. R/R : $500.00 Sale Price: $250.00 Single banknotes

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Australian Decimal Star* Banknote Replacement ZFN 88858*

Bank Note Description: Australian Decimal Star* Banknote Replacement. Source: Renniks 31st Edition 2023 Denomination: Two Dollars($2.00) Signatures: Phillips/Randall. Circa: 1968. Grade: Very Fine(VF). Serial Number: ZFN 88858* Lucky for some R/R: $1550.00. Sale Price: $800.00

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Australian Decimal Star* Banknote Replacement ZFB 19166 Two Dollars

Bank Note Description: Australian decimal star* Banknote Replacement. Source: Renniks 31st edition. Denomination: Two Dollars($2.00) Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Circa: 1966. Grade: Very Fine(VF) Serial Number: ZFB 19166. R/R: $1375.00 Sale Price: $750.00 A new addition November 2024 to www.therightnote.com.au

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Australian Decimal Star* Banknote Replacement ZA 04512*

Bank Note Description: Australian Decimal Star* Banknote Replacement. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Denomination: One Dollar($1.00) Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Circa: 1966. Grade: Very Fine(VF) Serial Number: ZAA 04512* R/R: $1150.00. Sale Price: $750.00 The very first decimal star* banknote ever printed, as such it is extremely rare. A new addition November 2024 to www.therightnote.com.au

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Australian Decimal Paper Issue Star* Banknote ZSH 48626 Ten Dollars

Banknote Description: Australian Decimal Paper Issue Star* Banknote. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Denomination: Ten Dollars. Signatures: Phillips/Randall. Circa: 1968. Grade: Very Fine (VF). Serial Number: ZSH 48626.Or other serial numbers same grade. R/R: $1450.00 Sale Price: $650.00. The last issue signatures of Phillips/Randall have determined the price of all three signatures. Phillips/Randall has shown [...]