Banknote auctions
Australian paper money, from the colonial private banks through the Commonwealth pre-decimal issues to modern polymer, alongside world notes.
In the sale now
55 lots in Sale 387, closing 1 Nov 2026.

Australia 'Riddle - Sheehan' 10/- (1936), about Uncirculated OPQ
Est. AU$3,000 – AU$3,500

Australia 'Sheehan - McFarlane' 10/- (1939), Fine
Est. AU$115 – AU$135

Australia 'Coombs - Wilson' 10/- (1952), about Extremely Fine OPQ
Est. AU$250 – AU$300

Australia 'Coombs - Wilson' Reserve 10/- (1961), Uncirculated OPQ
Est. AU$175 – AU$200

Australia 'Sheehan - McFarlane' £1 (1938), Uncirculated OPQ
Est. AU$1,750 – AU$6,000

Australia 'Armitage - McFarlane' Dark Green £1 (1942), Uncirculated OPQ
Est. AU$400 – AU$450

Australia 'Coombs - Wilson' Commonwealth £1 (1953), Uncirculated OPQ
Est. AU$250 – AU$300
Australia 'Coombs - Wilson' Commonwealth £1 (1953), Uncirculated OPQ
Est. AU$250 – AU$300
What comes up
Commonwealth pre-decimal and decimal notes by signature pair, star and solid serials, specimens, errors and misprints, colonial and private bank issues, military and emergency currency, and world notes by country.
Condition
On paper money, condition is the market. Folds, pinholes, rust, trimming and pressing are all recorded in the lot description. Notes in third-party holders are listed at the grade on the holder.
Selling banknotes
Single notes, runs by signature, and whole collections. Free valuations at the rooms or by photograph. A clear scan of the front and back is usually enough to give you an estimate.
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What's it worth?
Send a photograph and we will come back with an auction estimate, usually within two working days. No charge, no obligation to sell.