SPECIMEN $50 NOTE

H1996.457

Specimen $50 note in presentation envelope.
[.1] Presentation card with '50 DOLLARS' written in various fonts and formats on the front, with the images of David Unaipon and Edith Cowan used on the note. The inside cover gives brief details about the figures on the note and security details. The note itself is on the inner back cover secured in a plastic pocket which can be opened, making the note accessible. Specimen No. 812, AA 95000000. The back cover gives information about the facility which printed the note.
[.2] Information booklet. Containing details about the new note design and security features.
[.3] Letter of donation from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
[.4] Postage Envelope. With postage stamps and marks. Notes about contents, date and accession details hand written on the envelope.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1996.457
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1996

Material

Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer1 - Presentation card
Card/Paper1 - Presentation card
Paper/Paper2 - Information booklet
Paper/Paper3 - Donation letter
Paper/Paper4 - Envelope

Measurement

length130mmClosed
length260mmOpen
width215mm
length209mm
width100mmFolded
length296mm
width209mm
length163mm
width229mm

 


 

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