1988 Australian $10 Bicentenary Commemorative Polymer Banknote

Overview

An Australian $10 Commemorative Polymer Banknote Issued In 1988 To Mark The Australian Bicentenary. This Was The World'S First Polymer Currency Note, Produced By The Reserve Bank Of Australia. The Obverse Features An Aboriginal Youth In Ceremonial Body Paint Alongside Traditional Morning Star Pole Sculptures. The Reverse Depicts A Sailing Ship With Groups Of Figures Representing Aspects Of European Settlement In Australia.

The Note Features A Clear Window With A Holographic Image Of Captain James Cook, A Distinctive Security Feature Of This Pioneering Polymer Issue.

Serial Number: Ab 30 624 687

Signatories Visible On The Reverse Are B.W. Fraser (Secretary To The Treasury) And Johnston (Governor, Reserve Bank Of Australia).

Condition Notes

The Note Presents With Bright, Strong Ink Colours On Both Obverse And Reverse. Very Light Handling Is Evident. A Minor Soft Corner Is Visible At The Lower Left Of The Obverse. The Polymer Substrate Is Clean And Free Of Visible Folds Or Creases. The Clear Window And Holographic Element Are Intact. Margins Are Even On All Sides. No Pinholes, Tears, Staining Or Writing Observed.

Specifications

* Country: Australia
* Denomination: Ten Dollars
* Year Of Issue: 1988
* Series: Bicentenary Commemorative
* Signatories: Fraser / Johnston
* Substrate: Polymer
* Serial Number: Ab 30 624 687
* Star Note: No
* Issuer: Reserve Bank Of Australia
* Grade (Our Assessment): About UncirculatedFAL
991825+78FAL
991825+78

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