100 dollars 1999 — Australia ( Pick: 55b )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Australia, dated 1999, carries a denomination of 100 dollars. It features a design that includes the Commonwealth of Australia, the Reserve Bank, and the text "Modern issue" alongside the year range 1996-1999. The banknote is identified as variant b and is colored in green and orange.
It is cataloged under Pick number 55b. This reference places it within a documented group of banknotes. The combination of its denomination, year, and catalog reference indicates its classification within the established banknote records.
It is cataloged under Pick number 55b. This reference places it within a documented group of banknotes. The combination of its denomination, year, and catalog reference indicates its classification within the established banknote records.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and orange
- Pick catalog
- 55b
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Australia issued the 100-dollar polymer banknote on 15 May 1996, replacing the previous paper version introduced in 1984. This transition to polymer was part of Australia's initiative to enhance banknote security and durability.
The obverse features a portrait of soprano Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931) alongside an image of the Sydney Opera House. The reverse displays a portrait of World War I General Sir John Monash, accompanied by battle scenes and military insignia. This banknote measures 158 x 65 mm and is identified as Pick 55b in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
