1 pound 1953 — Australia ( Pick: 30a )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Australia in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 30a, placing it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side design features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia," along with "General issue" and "1953-1960," and the denomination of 1 Pound. It is designated as variant a and is printed on high-quality cotton paper, with a color scheme of dark green on a multicolor underprint.
Approximately 155 million of these notes were produced. The banknote is signed by H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson, with the printing office responsible for its production being Australia Note Printing.
The front side design features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia," along with "General issue" and "1953-1960," and the denomination of 1 Pound. It is designated as variant a and is printed on high-quality cotton paper, with a color scheme of dark green on a multicolor underprint.
Approximately 155 million of these notes were produced. The banknote is signed by H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson, with the printing office responsible for its production being Australia Note Printing.
Specifications
- Signed by
- H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson
- Date of issue
- 1953-1960
- Printing office
- Australia Note Printing
- Paper
- High-quality cotton paper
- Colour
- Dark green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 81 mm
- Amount produced
- Approximately 155 million
- Pick catalog
- 30a
About this banknote
The Commonwealth of Australia issued this 1 pound banknote under the authority of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The series was introduced in 1953, following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and featured updated designs to align with the new monarch's reign.
The front side of this note displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II within an ornate frame, accompanied by the denomination and "Commonwealth of Australia" inscription. It measures 156 x 81 mm, printed on high-quality cotton paper by Australia Note Printing. The note includes the signatures of H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson, and approximately 155 million were produced, designated as Pick 30a.
