KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 dollars 1979 — Australia ( Pick: 42c )

Region: Australia & Oceania
Front side
1 dollars Australia 1979 — Front side
Back side
1 dollars Australia 1979 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 dollar issued in Australia in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 42c. This note features the Commonwealth of Australia and the Reserve Bank, indicating its modern issue status from the years 1974 to 1983. The denomination and year contribute to its classification within documented banknotes.

The front side design displays the denomination prominently, along with the Reserve Bank's identification. The color scheme includes dark grey on yellow, tan, and orange, with black serial numbers. It is printed on paper and measures 140 x 70 mm. The banknote is signed by HMK (Harold Murray Knight, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia from 1975 to 1982) and JOS (John O. Stone, Secretary to the Treasury from 1979 to 1984).

This banknote has an amount produced of 20%. The Reserve Bank of Australia was responsible for its printing during this period.

Specifications

Signed by
HMK (Harold Murray Knight, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (1975-1982)), JOS (John O. Stone, Secretary to the Treasury (1979-1984))
Date of issue
1979-1981
Printing office
Reserve Bank
Paper
Paper
Colour
Dark grey on yellow, tan, and orange print; serial numbers black
Dimensions
140 x 70 mm
Amount produced
20%
Pick catalog
42c

About this banknote

The Reserve Bank of Australia issued this series from 1974 to 1983. The 1979 release of the one-dollar note, Pick 42c, was part of the modernization effort of Australian currency to improve security and durability, featuring updated designs and printing techniques.

The front side of the note displays the text "Commonwealth of Australia" along with "Reserve Bank" and the denomination "1 Dollar." It features signatures from Harold Murray Knight and John O. Stone. This note was printed on paper by the Reserve Bank, with production comprising 20% of the total amount.

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