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An Historical article. The Worst Production and distribution of an Australian banknote. The $10 Johnston/Fraser Polymer banknotes remain the worst produced Australian banknotes in our history, both printing and distribution of our first Polymer banknote, the $10 Johnston/Fraser featuring Australia’s first native inhabitants the original owners, on the reverse side, [...]
Read moreGrading of Australian banknotes – New Slabbing Service
From the desk of: Richard E. Fahy. Director The Right Note. To: Clients of The Right Note/Prospective purchasers. Date: 27th July 2024. Subject: Grading of Australian banknotes. I have decided after watching the internet carefully, to introduce grading, slabbing to banknotes of a superior grade. To both vendors and purchasers. [...]
Read moreThe Year in Review 2022
The year just passed was as difficult as I can remember in 28 years of trading. Prices for most sections of the numismatics market have maintained a steady, slight increase in price. In the top end of the market an increase of 5% during the year were recorded. Pre-decimal KGV [...]
Read moreAnnual Capital Return Analysis January 2021
From the Desk of Richard Edward Fahy Member of: Dear Clients. Subject: Annual Capital Return Analysis.. Australian Pre Decimal/Decimal Banknotes. Circa 1977-2021. Our Capital Return Analysis prepared by Richard E. Fahy, features key banknotes issued and circulated from Pre Decimal Banknotes- 1913 until the discontinuation of Decimal Star* Banknote [...]
Read moreTo All Clients of TRN/Australian Numismatic Newsletter. 1st July 2021.
From the Desk of Richard Edward Fahy Member of: Australian Numismatic Newsletter: Number: 002/07/2021. Subject: Investing & Collecting in Australian/International Coins/Currency. To all clients of The Right Note. This is our Second Newsletter for 2021. In my Newsletter for July 2021, I would like to discuss the happenings of Australian [...]
Read moreRevised Annual Capital Return Analysis January 2019
From the Desk of Richard Edward Fahy Member of: Dear Clients. Subject: THE RIGHT NOTE ANNUAL CAPITAL RETURN ANALYSIS- 1977 TO 2019. This Capital Return Analysis prepared by The Right Note features Key Banknotes issued and circulated from Pre Decimal Banknotes- 1913 until the discontinuation of Decimal Star* [...]
Read moreCounterfeit Australian Coins
From the Desk of Richard RE.Fahy. Date: 19th February 2018. Subject: Counterfeit Australian Coins. Over a number of years counterfeit (fake) Australian coins have been appearing onto the Australian market. These fakes are being produced in South East Asia, with a focus on China. These fakes are of such good quality. [...]
Read moreCounterfeit Australian Specimen Banknotes
From The Desk Of Richard Edward Fahy 1st February 2018. Subject: Counterfeit Australian Specimen Banknotes. Through our continuing on-line research, we have found a number of counterfeit Australian Specimen banknotes being offered for sale as the genuine article. These banknotes have been posted on a well-known on-line auction business. EBAY [...]
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A Basic Introduction to an Employee Banknote Presentation Set Circa 1988. On the finalisation of all banknote designs, production and release to the Australian public, a certain number of Specimen banknotes were set aside for presentation to public dignitaries, the Royal family and designated member of the Australian public. This tradition commenced with the introduction [...]
Australian Pre Decimal banknotes of this era in premium quality grades are very scarce and highly prized for their investment potential. George V’s reign represented a significant time in Australia’s currency history. In 1923 he became the first monarch to feature on Australia’s Commonwealth banknote issues. Before 1910, banknotes were issued by private banks and [...]
Code: LK. Renniks Number: R48 King George VI. Circa: 1952. Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Serial Number: S/29 775909. Grade: + Extra Fine. RR: $1500.00. Source: Renniks 30th edition.2020. Sale Price: $1250.00.
Renniks Number: R45. Banknote Description: Australian Five Pound. Circa 1942. King George VI. Serial Number: R27 436614. Grade: good Very Fine. Signatures: Sheehan/McFarlane. RR: $2750.00 Source Renniks 30th edition 2021.
Author: Michael Vort-Ronald Hardcover: 500 pages. Published: 2005. Signed by the author. One only in stock
Renniks Number: R26. Code: MB. Banknote Description: Australian Pre Decimal Banknote. King George V. Gold Series. Circa: 1927. Denomination: One Pound. Signatures: Riddle/Heathershaw. Circa: 1927. Serial Numbers: K/9 529627/68. Grade: Grade: 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 [...]
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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. [...]
Rare Australian 1938 Silver Proof Coin Set. Being Sold as a Collection: Coins Description: The Australian Pre-Decimal 1938 Silver Coin Collection. Set Comprises: Three Pence (3d), Six Pence (6d), One Shilling (1/-) and Two Shilling (2/- or Florin). Grading: PR64 PCGS Graded and Slabbed. Highly Graded Proof 64 for all 4 coins. Notation: It is [...]
Renniks Number: R58. Banknote Description:Ten Pound. Circa 1940. King George VI. Serial Number: V/3 270024 Grade Extra Fine. Terrific sale price, only one in stock. Signatures: Sheehan/McFarlane. RR: $4500.00. Source: Renniks 30th edition 2020.
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Bank Note Description: Australian Decimal Star* Banknote Replacement. Source: Renniks 31st Edition 2023 Denomination: Two Dollars($2.00) Signatures: Phillips/Randall. Circa: 1968. Grade: Very Fine(VF). Serial Number: ZFN 88858* Lucky for some R/R: $1550.00. Sale Price: $800.00
Bank Note Description: Australian decimal star* Banknote Replacement. Source: Renniks 31st edition. Denomination: Two Dollars($2.00) Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Circa: 1966. Grade: Very Fine(VF) Serial Number: ZFB 19166. R/R: $1375.00 Sale Price: $750.00 A new addition November 2024 to www.therightnote.com.au
Bank Note Description: Australian Decimal Star* Banknote Replacement. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Denomination: One Dollar($1.00) Signatures: Coombs/Wilson. Circa: 1966. Grade: Very Fine(VF) Serial Number: ZAA 04512* R/R: $1150.00. Sale Price: $750.00 The very first decimal star* banknote ever printed, as such it is extremely rare. A new addition November 2024 to www.therightnote.com.au
Banknote Description: Australian Decimal Paper Issue Star* Banknote. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Denomination: Ten Dollars. Signatures: Phillips/Randall. Circa: 1968. Grade: Very Fine (VF). Serial Number: ZSH 48626. R/R: $1450.00 Sale Price: $850.00. The last issue signatures of Phillips/Randall have determined the price of all three signatures. Phillips/Randall has shown an annual capital return of [...]
Description: Australian Decimal Paper Issue Star* Bank Note. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Denomination: Ten Dollars. Signatures: Phillips/Randall. Circa: 1968. Grade: Very Fine (VF) Serial Number: ZSF 24984 First Prefix. R/R: $1600.00 Sale Price: $1000.00. The last issue signatures of Phillips/Randall have determined the price of all three signatures. Phillips /Randall has shown an annual [...]
Bank Note Description: Australian Decimal Paper Issue Star* Banknote. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Denomination: Ten Dollars($10.00) Signatures: Phillips/Randall. Circa: 1968. Grade: Very Fine.(VF). Serial Number: ZSG 57495* R/R: $1450.00. Sale Price: $850.00 The last issue signatures of Phillips/Randall have determined the price of all three signatures. Phillips/Randall has shown an annual capital return of [...]
Product description: One kilo specimen bar, pure silver 99999.99%. Bullion Price: 35.74 ounces by $45.74 per ounce. $1,634.74. Current 15th October 2024. Certification: AG998 Geo Min. Price may vary depending on the spot price of silver.
Denomination: Five Pound, Reserve Bank last issue 1961. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Renniks Number: R50. Signatures: Coombs/ Wilson. Grade: Uncirculated. Serial Numbers: TB/71 259890/91. R/R: $1750.00. Sale Price: $1400.00. As a pair extremely rare, there are none on the Net apart from TRN. Go to offers. Historical notation: These banknotes were last printed prior [...]
To commemorate this significant date , the Royal Australian Mint has issued a special mintage proof $1.00 coin. Produced to exacting proof quality standards, the mintage of this one – ounce fine silver commemorative coin is limited by the demand of the Royal Mint’s collectors. R/R Bullion price, $78.00. Intrinsic price: $95.00. Sale Price: $60.00
Product Description: Australian $10 Silver Proof Coin. Place in an openable 3 way presentation folder, extremely rare. Celebrating the Northern Territory- featuring their Coat of Arms. Among Australia’s first $10 coins. Struck to Uncirculated quality from 20g of sterling silver. Measuring 34mm in diameter. Housed in official RAM packaging. Official Legal tender of Australia Source: [...]
Product Description: Australian Uncirculated 8 coin 1991 PROOF SET. The 1991 Royal Mint eight -coin proof set showcases Australian circulating coin designs and is minted in a beautiful proof finish. The set includes eight uncirculated coins. Two dollars, One dollar, the commemorative”25th Anniversary of Decimal Currency”, Fifty cents, Twenty cents, Ten cents, Five cents, Two [...]
Product Description: Australian 1990 – Coin Proof set. Contains 1c through to $2.00. The outer is slightly worn as would be expected, the internal box is perfect. Source: Renniks 31st edition 2023. Sale Price: $55.00. Cheapest in town , believe me!
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