10 dollars 1979 — Australia ( Pick: 45c )
Banknote description
The banknote has a color scheme of black on a blue and orange underprint. Its dimensions measure 155 x 77.5 mm. It is signed by Harold Murray Knight and John O. Stone.
During this period, the Reserve Bank of Australia issued a series of notes characterized by their vivid colors and unique designs. The incorporation of modern design elements marked a transition in Australian currency aesthetics.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Harold Murray Knight and John O. Stone
- Date of issue
- 1979-1982
- Colour
- Black on blue and orange underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 77.5 mm
- Pick catalog
- 45c
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Australia issued the 10-dollar banknote series in 1979, featuring the signatures of Harold Murray Knight and John O. Stone. This series, cataloged as Pick 45c, was introduced to replace earlier notes that bore the "Commonwealth of Australia" heading, aligning with the country's transition to decimal currency initiated in 1966.
The obverse of the banknote displays a portrait of architect Francis Greenway alongside illustrations of buildings he designed, including Hyde Park Barracks and St. James' Church in Sydney. The reverse features a portrait of writer Henry Lawson, accompanied by scenes depicting the 19th-century gold mining town of Gulgong, such as the Times Bakery. The note measures 155 x 77.5 mm and is printed on paper.
