Specimen Notes

Sale 63    29–31 Mar 2000   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

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Lot 3053       Specimen Notes

Estimate $60,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $93,000

TEN SHILLINGS, Collins/Allen (1913) M 000091 (R.1a) presentation note to J Matthews, 5th July 1913 with letter. The note autographed on the back by Andrew Fisher the Prime Minister at the time, who brought about the first issue of Commonwealth Australian Currency. It is believed to be the only banknote so signed by Fisher and as such represents a unique momento of our outstanding first issue banknotes. A superb example without any pinhole or folds, virtually uncirculated and probably the finest known

Ex Spink Australia Sale 14 (lot 152). The recent reported sale of note number 1 (M 000001) by Monetarium for one million dollars (SMH Tuesday 1 Feb 2000, p.3) adds a new dramatic perspective to the valuation of this note.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

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