Australia Australia, Oceania Paper Money: World Coins & Paper Money

Australian paper money presents interesting opportunities for the collector of banknotes. Australia, as a British colony, and later as it formed the Federation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, followed the cumbersome pre-decimalization English pound system. The Guinea with twenty-one shillings to the pound was added to the system, further complicating it. In February of 1966, Australia simplified its paper money and moved to a decimal system of currency.

£5 KGVI 1952 CONSEC PAIR R48 COOMBS WILSON aUNC UNC



£5 KGVI 1952 CONSEC PAIR R48 COOMBS WILSON aUNC UNC

Price: $5,600.00
Buy It Now: $5,900.00

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£10 AUSTRALIA RIDDLE HEATHERSHAW 1927 F aVF



£10 AUSTRALIA RIDDLE HEATHERSHAW 1927 F aVF

Price: $5,500.00
Buy It Now: $6,500.00

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HALF SOVEREIGN COMMONWEALTH AUSTRALIA R3b CERUTTY COLLI



HALF SOVEREIGN COMMONWEALTH AUSTRALIA R3b CERUTTY COLLI

Price: $3,200.00
Buy It Now: $3,400.00

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AUSTRALIA (1939) 10 - SHILLINGS P-25a R-12 PMG 64 EPQ



AUSTRALIA (1939) 10 - SHILLINGS P-25a R-12 PMG 64 EPQ

Buy It Now: $2,999.99

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AUSTRALIA Sydney Mint, Gold Sovereign ICG-AU53 SCARCE



AUSTRALIA Sydney Mint,  Gold Sovereign ICG-AU53 SCARCE

Price: $2,800.00
Buy It Now: $2,900.00

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£10 AUSTRALIA RIDDLE SHEEHAN 1934 CHOICE VF aEF



£10 AUSTRALIA RIDDLE SHEEHAN 1934 CHOICE VF aEF

Price: $2,500.00
Buy It Now: $2,600.00

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AUSTRALIA 10 - R9 Half Sovereign Riddle Sheehan Leg aVF



AUSTRALIA 10 - R9 Half Sovereign Riddle Sheehan Leg aVF

Price: $2,300.00
Buy It Now: $2,400.00

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AUSTRALIA OLD NOTE £1 MILLER COLLINS W OUT IMP R23b



AUSTRALIA OLD NOTE £1 MILLER COLLINS W OUT IMP R23b

Price: $2,200.00
Buy It Now: $2,300.00

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Timor 5 Patacas 1924, P.10



Timor 5 Patacas 1924,  P.10

Buy It Now: $1,200.00

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V.SCARCE 1961 AUSTRALIA SIX CONSEC £1 COOMBS WILSON UNC



V.SCARCE 1961 AUSTRALIA SIX CONSEC £1 COOMBS WILSON UNC

Buy It Now: $1,195.00

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AUSTRALIA (1938) £1 ONE POUND P-26a R-29 PMG 55 EPQ



AUSTRALIA (1938) £1 ONE POUND P-26a R-29 PMG 55 EPQ

Buy It Now: $999.99

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AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1942 P.25b



AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1942 P.25b

Buy It Now: $999.99

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AUSTRALIA 1999 POLYMER $100 SOLID NUMBER CM 99 666666



AUSTRALIA 1999 POLYMER $100 SOLID NUMBER CM 99 666666

Buy It Now: $688.00

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1942 AUSTRALIA Armitage McFarlane Ten Pounds P-28b RARE



1942 AUSTRALIA Armitage McFarlane Ten Pounds P-28b RARE

Buy It Now: $575.00

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riotis item 1845:AUSTRALIA £10 (1960) P-36



riotis item 1845:AUSTRALIA £10 (1960) P-36

Buy It Now: $449.99

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Australia p-36, XF, 10 Pounds, 1960-5, Awsome Original



Australia p-36,  XF,  10 Pounds,  1960-5,  Awsome Original

Buy It Now: $379.00

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1953 AUSTRALIA ?1 PAIR COOMBS WILSON P-30 CV US$700 UNC



1953 AUSTRALIA ?1 PAIR COOMBS WILSON P-30 CV US$700 UNC

Buy It Now: $350.00

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riotis item 1846:COMMONWEALTH of AUSTRALIA $20 P-41c



riotis item 1846:COMMONWEALTH of AUSTRALIA $20 P-41c

Buy It Now: $349.00

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AUSTRALIA $20 Coombs Randall P-41b CV US$2000 XF+ RARE



AUSTRALIA $20 Coombs Randall P-41b CV US$2000 XF+ RARE

Buy It Now: $325.00

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P-32 1954 10 PD Commonwealth of Australia PMG VF30 EPQ



P-32 1954 10 PD Commonwealth of Australia PMG VF30 EPQ

Buy It Now: $299.99

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AUSTRALIA CONSEC PAIR OF $20 Phillips Wheeler P-46a UNC



AUSTRALIA CONSEC PAIR OF $20 Phillips Wheeler P-46a UNC

Buy It Now: $275.00

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Timor 100 Escudos 1963 SPECIMEN P.28s



Timor 100 Escudos 1963 SPECIMEN P.28s

Buy It Now: $270.00

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riotis item1841:AUSTRALIA 10 SHILLINGS (1939) P-25a



riotis item1841:AUSTRALIA 10 SHILLINGS (1939) P-25a

Buy It Now: $249.99

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Australia 5 Dollars 1990 P44 Same Serial Number GEM UNC



Australia 5 Dollars 1990 P44 Same Serial Number GEM UNC

Price: $249.00

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Australia 5 Dollars 1990 P44 Same Serial Number GEM UNC



Australia 5 Dollars 1990 P44 Same Serial Number GEM UNC

Price: $249.00

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Australia 1942 Armitage McFarlan Ten Shilling P-25b AU+



Australia 1942 Armitage McFarlan Ten Shilling P-25b AU+

Buy It Now: $240.00

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2x GOVT OF FIJI KG.VI 5 SHILLINGS ISSUED IN 1940 & 1951



2x GOVT OF FIJI KG.VI 5 SHILLINGS ISSUED IN 1940 & 1951

Buy It Now: $235.00

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Australia p-27c, aVF, 5 Pounds, 1949, Awsome Original



Australia p-27c,  aVF,  5 Pounds,  1949,  Awsome Original

Buy It Now: $224.00

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riotis item 1843:AUSTRALIA £5 (1941) P-27b



riotis item 1843:AUSTRALIA £5 (1941) P-27b

Buy It Now: $199.99

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Australia 5 Pounds ND(1941), P.27b



Australia 5 Pounds ND(1941),  P.27b

Buy It Now: $195.00

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P-31 R49 1954 5 PD Commonwealth of Australia, PMG VF25



P-31 R49 1954 5 PD Commonwealth of Australia,  PMG VF25

Buy It Now: $189.99

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riotis item 1844:AUSTRALIA £5 (1960) P-35



riotis item 1844:AUSTRALIA £5 (1960) P-35

Buy It Now: $169.99

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Fiji 5 Shillings 1938, P.37b



Fiji 5 Shillings 1938,  P.37b

Buy It Now: $150.00

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AUSTRALIA $20 Phillips Randall P-41c CV US$240 UNC RARE



AUSTRALIA $20 Phillips Randall P-41c CV US$240 UNC RARE

Buy It Now: $150.00

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AUSTRALIA 5 POUND COOMBS WILSON 1960 HIGH GRADE RARE!



AUSTRALIA 5 POUND COOMBS WILSON 1960 HIGH GRADE RARE!

Buy It Now: $150.00

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AUSTRALIA $10 Coombs Randall P-40b CV US$400 XF+ RARE



AUSTRALIA $10 Coombs Randall P-40b CV US$400  XF+ RARE

Buy It Now: $145.00

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riotis item 1958:AUSTRALIA £1 ND (1965-67) P-34



riotis item 1958:AUSTRALIA £1 ND (1965-67) P-34

Buy It Now: $145.00

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AUSTRALIA 10 SHILLINGS COOMBS WILSON P-33A 1961-65 AUNC



AUSTRALIA 10 SHILLINGS COOMBS WILSON P-33A 1961-65 AUNC

Buy It Now: $125.00

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AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1952 P.25d



AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1952 P.25d

Buy It Now: $124.99

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1953-60 AUSTRALIA ?1 COOMBS WILSON P-30 H.C.V US$350 AU



1953-60 AUSTRALIA ?1 COOMBS WILSON P-30 H.C.V US$350 AU

Buy It Now: $115.00

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AUSTRALIA SET 4 UNC 5 10 20 50 D POLYMER P 57 58 59 60



AUSTRALIA SET 4 UNC 5 10 20 50 D POLYMER P 57 58 59 60

Buy It Now: $109.99

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AUSTRALIA SET 4 UNC 5 10 20 50 D POLYMER P 57 58 59 60



AUSTRALIA SET 4 UNC 5 10 20 50 D POLYMER P 57 58 59 60

Buy It Now: $109.99

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 5 POUNDS (1960-5) P 35 VF



AUSTRALIA NOTE 5 POUNDS (1960-5) P 35 VF

Price: $107.99

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1934 Australia KG V 10 Shillings note."Riddle Sheehan"



1934 Australia KG V 10 Shillings note."Riddle Sheehan"

Price: $102.50

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AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN



AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN

Buy It Now: $99.99

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AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN



AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN

Buy It Now: $99.00

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AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN



AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN

Buy It Now: $79.00

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 20 DOLLARS 1972 SERIAL XFT PICK 41d



AUSTRALIA NOTE 20 DOLLARS 1972 SERIAL XFT PICK 41d

Buy It Now: $76.99

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 10 SHILLINGS 1952 COOMBS-WILSON P 25d F



AUSTRALIA NOTE 10 SHILLINGS 1952 COOMBS-WILSON P 25d F

Buy It Now: $71.99

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AUSTRALIA MATTHEW FLINDERS TEN SHILLINGS 1961-65 P.33



AUSTRALIA MATTHEW FLINDERS TEN SHILLINGS 1961-65 P.33

Buy It Now: $69.99

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 1 POUND (1961-5) P 34 AXF



AUSTRALIA NOTE 1 POUND (1961-5) P 34 AXF

Price: $66.99

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AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE POUND ND 1961-65 P.34



AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE POUND ND 1961-65  P.34

Buy It Now: $59.99

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AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE POUND ND 1961-65 P.34



AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE POUND ND 1961-65  P.34

Buy It Now: $59.99

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AUSTRALIA SET 3 UNC 5 10 20 DOLLARS POLYMER P 57 58 59



AUSTRALIA SET 3 UNC 5 10 20 DOLLARS POLYMER P 57 58 59

Buy It Now: $49.99

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AUSTRALIA 20 DOLLARS ND1985 SMITH HARGRAVE P.46c



AUSTRALIA 20 DOLLARS ND1985 SMITH   HARGRAVE P.46c

Buy It Now: $49.99

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AUSTRALIA 20 DOLLARS ND1985 SMITH HARGRAVE P.46c



AUSTRALIA 20 DOLLARS ND1985 SMITH   HARGRAVE P.46c

Buy It Now: $49.99

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Wholesale Vanuatu, 10 x 200 vatu, 1995, P-8 Low S N UNC



Wholesale Vanuatu,  10 x 200 vatu,  1995,  P-8 Low S N UNC

Buy It Now: $47.90

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AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN



AUSTRALIA GEORGE VI TEN SHILLINGS 1939 P.25a ORANGE SGN

Buy It Now: $44.99

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Australia $50.00 note Left over from a Trip



Australia $50.00 note Left over from a Trip

Price: $42.50

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AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE DOLLAR 1974 P42a AU



AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE DOLLAR 1974 P42a AU

Buy It Now: $39.99

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AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI ONE POUND 1942 P.26b



AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI ONE POUND 1942 P.26b

Buy It Now: $39.99

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AUSTRALIA 10 DOLLARS ND1979 GREENWAY LAWSON P.45c



AUSTRALIA 10 DOLLARS ND1979 GREENWAY   LAWSON P.45c

Buy It Now: $39.99

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AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI ONE POUND 1942 P.26b



AUSTRALIA KING GEORGE VI ONE POUND 1942 P.26b

Buy It Now: $39.99

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AUSTRALIA SET 2 UNC 10 20 DOLLARS P 58 59 POLYMER



AUSTRALIA SET 2 UNC 10 20 DOLLARS P 58 59 POLYMER

Buy It Now: $39.99

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1942 10 SHILLING ARMITRAGE MCFARLAND NOTE



1942 10 SHILLING ARMITRAGE MCFARLAND NOTE

Buy It Now: $39.00

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AUSTRALIA LAST ISSUED JUNE 1988 $2 FOLDER MINT CONDIT



AUSTRALIA LAST ISSUED JUNE 1988 $2 FOLDER MINT CONDIT

Buy It Now: $39.00

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 1 POUND (1942) P 26b VF



AUSTRALIA NOTE 1 POUND (1942) P 26b VF

Price: $35.99

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 20 DOLLARS 1985 SERIAL EAL PICK 46e XF-



AUSTRALIA NOTE 20 DOLLARS 1985 SERIAL EAL PICK 46e XF-

Buy It Now: $35.99

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AUSTRALIA BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES LIMITED EDITION



AUSTRALIA BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES LIMITED EDITION

Buy It Now: $34.00

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AUSTRAIAN 2006 $1 COIN "DOG"



AUSTRAIAN 2006 $1 COIN "DOG"

Price: $30.99
Buy It Now: $34.00

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1966 Australia $20 note UNC "Coombs Wilson"



1966 Australia $20 note UNC "Coombs Wilson"

Price: $30.00

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VINTAGE $10 TEN DOLLAR NOTE TIN MONEYBOX MONEY BANK



VINTAGE $10 TEN DOLLAR NOTE TIN MONEYBOX MONEY BANK

Price: $29.95

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AUSTRALIA $10 1998 A.B BANJO PATERSON DAME MARY GILMORE



AUSTRALIA $10 1998 A.B BANJO PATERSON DAME MARY GILMORE

Buy It Now: $27.99

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 1 DOLLAR (1966) SERIAL AFA PICK 37a XF



AUSTRALIA NOTE 1 DOLLAR (1966) SERIAL AFA PICK 37a XF

Buy It Now: $26.99

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Australia - 1927 - 1 pound note - good fine



Australia - 1927 - 1 pound note - good fine

Price: $26.00

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1968 Australia $5 note."Coombs Randall"



1968 Australia $5 note."Coombs Randall"

Price: $25.00

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Wholesale Vanuatu, 5 x 200 vatu, 1995, P-8, Low S N UNC



Wholesale Vanuatu,  5 x 200 vatu,  1995,  P-8,  Low S N UNC

Buy It Now: $24.45

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AUSTRALIA NOTE 10 DOLLARS (1968) SERIAL SQJ PICK 40c



AUSTRALIA NOTE 10 DOLLARS (1968) SERIAL SQJ PICK 40c

Buy It Now: $22.99

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Vanuatu, 1000 vatu, ND (2006), P-New, UNC



Vanuatu,  1000 vatu,  ND (2006),  P-New,  UNC

Buy It Now: $22.99

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1961 AUSTRALIA TEN SHILLINGS 10 - Sig. Coombs, **AUNC**



1961 AUSTRALIA TEN SHILLINGS 10 - Sig. Coombs,  **AUNC**

Price: $20.50

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Australia P-26b ND 1 Pound VF+



Australia P-26b  ND 1 Pound  VF+

Price: $19.99

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VICTORIA 1864 CHEQUE FROM GOLDFIEDS TOWN MALDON VF RARE



VICTORIA 1864 CHEQUE FROM GOLDFIEDS TOWN MALDON VF RARE

Buy It Now: $19.99

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AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE DOLLAR 1969 P13c gVF



AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE DOLLAR 1969 P13c gVF

Buy It Now: $19.99

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AUSTRALIA 10 DOLLARS ND1985 GREENWAY LAWSON P.45e



AUSTRALIA 10 DOLLARS ND1985 GREENWAY   LAWSON P.45e

Buy It Now: $19.99

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Australia 2 Dollars 1979 RARE UNC in folder with stamp



Australia 2 Dollars 1979 RARE  UNC in folder with stamp

Buy It Now: $19.99

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AUSTRALIA SET 2 UNC 5 10 DOLLARS P 57 58 POLYMER



AUSTRALIA SET 2 UNC 5 10 DOLLARS P 57 58 POLYMER

Buy It Now: $19.99

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Australia P-56 Commonwealth Centennial 5 Dollars 2001



Australia P-56 Commonwealth Centennial 5 Dollars 2001

Buy It Now: $15.95

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Australia Paper Money $20 UNC X885



Australia Paper Money $20 UNC X885

Price: $15.50

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1969 Australia $10 note UNC "Phillis Randall"



1969 Australia $10 note UNC "Phillis Randall"

Price: $15.50

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AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE DOLLAR 1976 P.42b



AUSTRALIA QUEEN ELIZABETH II ONE DOLLAR 1976 P.42b

Buy It Now: $14.99

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Discount & Bargain

Sir Robert Menzies, the prime minister at the time of decimalization, was staunchly loyal to the British crown. He announced that the basic currency was to be changed from the pound to the Royal. The widespread outcry over this announcement convinced him to name the new currency the “Dollar” instead, similar to the US, Canada and Hong Kong. The first issue of Australian decimalized paper money had 4 denominations. The ten shilling note became a one-dollar note, a five-dollar note was added to replace the five-pound note, and the ten-pound note gave way to the ten-dollar note. The paper money was quite colorful, and each note was slightly larger than its next-less valuable companion.
 
Many things can influence the resale value of Australian paper money. The rarity of the banknote, its initial face value, its historical context, and the quality of the engraving and printing can all affect the value of Australian paper money amongst collectors. there are quite a few references sources to help you evaluate the prices and value of world paper money, such as The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money published by Krause.

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