1988 Australian $10 Bicentennial Commemorative Polymer Banknote

Overview

An Australian 1988 Ten Dollar Commemorative Polymer Banknote Issued To Mark The Australian Bicentenary. This Was The World'S First Polymer Banknote Issued For General Circulation. The Obverse Features A Sailing Ship, Groups Of Figures Representing Early European Settlement, A Camel And Rider, And A Holographic Window Depicting Captain James Cook. The Reverse Features An Aboriginal Youth With Traditional Body Paint, Aboriginal Ceremonial Figures, And Cultural Artefacts.

The Serial Number Is Ab 25 678 037, Printed In The Upper Left And Lower Right Of The Reverse.

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

Condition Notes

The Note Presents With Bright, Strong Colours And Crisp Printing On Both Obverse And Reverse. The Polymer Substrate Appears Firm With Minimal Handling Evidence. There Is A Very Light Wave Or Minor Handling Impression Visible. Margins Are Even And The Note Does Not Appear Trimmed. The Holographic Windows On Both Sides Show Reflective Detail. Ink Quality Is Bright And Original On Both Sides.

Specifications

* Country: Australia
* Denomination: Ten Dollars ($10)
* Year Of Issue: 1988
* Series: Bicentennial Commemorative
* Signatories: Fraser / Johnston
* Serial Number: Ab 25 678 037
* Substrate: Polymer
* Issuer: Reserve Bank Of Australia
* Grade (Our Assessment): About UncirculatedFAL
991825+69FAL
991825+69

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