This is a highly historic piece of world financial engineering: the 1988 Australian $10 Bicentennial Commemorative Polymer Banknote. Struck down by Note Printing Australia to celebrate the country's bicentenary, this note holds a celebrated legacy as the world's first official polymer currency note.
Artistic Highlights:
- The Front Side: Features an intricate profile of a young Indigenous Australian man decorated in ceremonial body paint, alongside a traditional morning star pole and ancient rock art handprints.
- The Reverse Side: Showcases the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, framed against a backdrop of historic early settlement drawings.
This specific example belongs to the collectible Second Release / Mid-Prefix Run, featuring the distinct serial prefix AB 21. The note retains a bright profile, clear optical window features, and legible black serial registration stamps.
Item Specifics:
- Year of Issue: 1988
- Denomination: $10.00 (Ten Dollars AUD)
- Material: Polymer Plastic film
- Signatures: Johnston / Fraser
- Catalogue Ref: Renniks R310b (Second Release Type)
- Serial Number: AB 21 143 036
Note on Condition: Please carefully study the provided photographs to assess the exact grade, checking for any minor wallet waves, soft corner creases, or handling traces before bidding. The note pictured is the exact historical piece you will receive.