Year: 1967
Denomination: Twenty Dollars (Paper)
Signatories: H.C. Coombs, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia
R.J. Randall, Secretary to the Treasury
Serial Number: XBQ 396879 (First Prefix)
Renniks No.: R403
Approx Grade: aUNC
Note Description:
First prefix rarity from this era. A stunning investment note that has been preserved in stunning condition. No marks, folds, stains or pin holes. The paper is clean and bright. It really is a great example and very hard to find in this condition. Given the rate at which this series continues to climb in value there has never been a better time to invest than now. Supersize images are available on request. Please see the pictures here to judge this magnificent specimen for yourself.
Design Details:
Obverse:
Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith MC, AFC (9 February 1897 – 8 November 1935), often called Charles Kingsford Smith, or by his nickname Smithy, was a well-known early Australian aviator. In 1928, he made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia. He also made the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland, the first flights between Australia and New Zealand, and the first eastward Pacific crossing from Australia to the United States. He also made a flight from Australia to London, and set a new record of 10.5 days.
Reverse:
Lawrence Hargrave (29 January 1850 – 14 July 1915) was an engineer, explorer, astronomer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer.
Watermark: Captain Cook in left panel
Other references of interest:
Dollar hits 23-year high. The Age
The Royal Controversy.
Australias First decimal Currency Notes.
*All biographical details are taken from Wikipedia for education purposes only