Ten Shilling Banknotes King George V. circa 1913-1936
Australian currency began in 1913 two years after Federation, with the introduction of the Ten Shilling or Half Sovereign as it was then commonly known.
During this period of 26 years The Commonwealth of Australia had seven signature combinations from our first signature combination of Collins/Allen in 1913, with the last signature combination of Riddle/Sheehan in 1936.
During this period of paper currency manufacture and distribution under the auspice’ of The Commonwealth Bank of Australia 350 million banknotes were distributed to a then population of only seven million people.
The first issued banknote of a Ten Shilling signed by Collins/Allen with the serial number M000001 in Uncirculated condition was sold by means of private treaty auction, the highest tendered offer was accepted of $760.000.00. In July 2014.
Renniks Number: R11. Code: TRN. Banknote Description: Australian Pre Decimal Banknote. Denomination: Ten Shillings. Signatures: Riddle/Sheehan. Circa 1936. Serial Number: D76 717747. Grade: Uncirculated. RR: $7500.00. Source: Renniks 30th edition.2020. Sale Price: $6250.00. Save: $1250.00. A revised edition from the Treasure Trove of TRN. We note there is one similar banknote-of the same grade. With a [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
This banknote shows some wear and tear, but is a good buy for your collection. Ten Shillings Riddle Heathershaw 1928 Riddle/Heathershaw A67 399457
King George V Riddle/Sheehan C54971676
King George V Riddle/Heathershaw A99324965