1996 Annually Dated Polymer Banknote Set Deluxe

1996 Annually Dated Polymer Banknote Set Deluxe

Includes 1996 dated $5, $10, $20 and $50 notes, each with matched black serial numbers.

Mintage: 4,000

This is one of the most keenly sought Annually Dated Note Sets released by NPA.

When polymer technology was introduced to Australia's circulating currency between 1988 and 1996, world-wide demand for Australian notes sky-rocketed.

Note Printing Australia (NPA) introduced a range of collector products featuring the last of the old paper notes and the first of the new polymer notes, and these were hugely popular.

One of the most enduring products released by NPA between 1992 and 1999 were the annually dated sets - they included one of each of the polymer notes printed in the year of issue, were only ever issued in limited numbers and was in fact the only product that was consistent over the entire 7 years.

The deluxe folders are popular with collectors that are interested in getting notes that have the serials with the same colour as those issued for circulation, while the premium sets are bought by collectors that want notes that are easily discernible and much more exclusive than those issued for circulation.

The 1996 Deluxe Annually Dated Set includes the hugely scarce 1996 Fraser Evans $10 note - none were ever issued for circulation during 1996, so only a few thousand of them exist - the only way collectors can get them is by buying one of these folders.

Special Note - we can sometimes have more than one set available, so the images shown may not reflect the exact set on offer. We guarantee that each set will match the description provided, but if you would still like to see images of the exact set being offered, please contact us before purchasing the set and we will scan the notes included.