1 pound 1942 — Australia ( Pick: 26b )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Australia in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 26b, which identifies it within the documented group of banknotes of this issue. The note features a front design that includes the title "Commonwealth of Australia" and identifies it as a general issue from 1938 to 1952, specifically variant b.
The color scheme of the banknote is dark green on a multicolor underprint. It measures 152 x 95 mm and is signed by Hugh T. Armitage and Stuart G. McFarlane. Printed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, this note is characterized by its specific design features common to government-issued currency.
The note's dimensions, color, and printed attributes reflect the production standards of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The Commonwealth issued its first 1-pound note in 1913, establishing a long-standing use of this denomination in the country.
The color scheme of the banknote is dark green on a multicolor underprint. It measures 152 x 95 mm and is signed by Hugh T. Armitage and Stuart G. McFarlane. Printed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, this note is characterized by its specific design features common to government-issued currency.
The note's dimensions, color, and printed attributes reflect the production standards of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The Commonwealth issued its first 1-pound note in 1913, establishing a long-standing use of this denomination in the country.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Hugh T. Armitage and Stuart G. McFarlane
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Printing office
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Colour
- Dark green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 152 x 95 mm
- Pick catalog
- 26b
About this banknote
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the 1-pound banknote (Pick 26b) in 1942, featuring the signatures of H.T. Armitage and S.G. McFarlane. This series was introduced during World War II to meet the increased demand for currency.
The front of the note displays a portrait of King George VI on the right side, with the Australian Coat of Arms to the left. The reverse features a pastoral scene depicting shepherds tending to sheep. The banknote measures 152 x 95 mm and includes a watermark of Captain James Cook.
