Lot 241
An extremely rare if not unique combination
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Exhibited:
- 396 Literature:
- Collectibles Medium:
- Coins, Monies & Stamps Circa:
- Paper Money, Australia & New Zealand Notes:
- The $10 forgery on offer is emblematic of the duality of the Australia that evolved from a penal colony because while the Australian population was being inundated with information about a new Decimal Currency to be introduced on the 14th February 1966 the criminal classes were also taking instruction on a rare opportunity to dupe their fellow citizens. The characteristics and security features of the new notes were being heavily publicised in advance to inform the public and so nothing could have been more galling for H.C. âNuggetâ Coombs, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, than to see his signature appearing on passable counterfeits of the decimal banknotes that had only just been released. The seriousness of the situation was conveyed in a quickly organised circular that offered a $10,000 reward âfor information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the persons responsible.â It listed examples of the serial numbers of spurious notes that had been picked up in circulation asking the public to memorise the Prefix âletters SA and SB followed by E,N,V or Z with a list of numbers that followed. The $10 note in our sale âSBE 178414â appears prominently on the circular and is thought to be one of only two examples that were not retrieved by the Reserve Bank. The circular is also a rarity, listing in detail what to look out for when handling the new notes directing that âif you detect a counterfeit note inform the Police immediately.â It goes on to explain that âif you cannot see a distinct vertical metallic thread when the note is held to the light, the note is counterfeit. If there appears to be a metallic thread, check for other faults (such as) * Waxy smooth feel * Imitation watermark â on front only * Irregular edge on âTimes Bakeryâ * Course vertical patterns of blue and white wavy line on back.â It is not often that a fake is worth far more than an original, but this rare example of the counterfeiters craft is one such example. Condition:
- 2mm edge tear top edge. Traces of tape mounts on reverse
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| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| A$0 | A$249 | A$5 |
| A$250 | A$999 | A$10 |
| A$1,000 | A$4,999 | A$25 |
| A$5,000 | A$9,999 | A$50 |
| A$10,000 + | A$100 |