1 pound 1949 — Australia ( Pick: 26c )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Australia in 1949. It is cataloged under Pick number 26c, identifying it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes from the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically from the general issue spanning 1938 to 1952.
The front side features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia" alongside the denomination, with dark green ink on a multicolor underprint. This note belongs to variant c within the series.
This banknote is signed by H. C. Coombs and G. P. N. Watt. The dimensions are not specified.
The front side features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia" alongside the denomination, with dark green ink on a multicolor underprint. This note belongs to variant c within the series.
This banknote is signed by H. C. Coombs and G. P. N. Watt. The dimensions are not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- H. C. Coombs and G. P. N. Watt (1949)
- Colour
- Dark green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 26c
About this banknote
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the 1-pound banknote (Pick 26c) in 1949, featuring the signatures of H.C. Coombs and G.P.N. Watt. This series was part of the general issue spanning from 1938 to 1952.
The obverse displays a framed design with King George VI in the right portal and the Australian Coat of Arms at the center. The reverse features a pastoral scene depicting farmers tending sheep. The note measures approximately 155 mm by 81 mm and includes a watermark of Captain James Cook in the blank portal.
