2 dollars 1985 — Australia ( Pick: 43e )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 dollar note issued in Australia in 1985. It is cataloged under Pick number 43e.
The front side features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia" and "Reserve Bank," along with the denomination and details indicating its modern issuance from 1974-1985. The colors are green and blue, with a distinct variant e design.
This note is signed by R.A. Johnston and B.W. Fraser. The dimensions of the note are 145 x 72.5 mm.
The front side features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia" and "Reserve Bank," along with the denomination and details indicating its modern issuance from 1974-1985. The colors are green and blue, with a distinct variant e design.
This note is signed by R.A. Johnston and B.W. Fraser. The dimensions of the note are 145 x 72.5 mm.
Specifications
- Signed by
- R.A. Johnston & B.W. Fraser
- Date of issue
- 1985
- Colour
- Green and blue
- Dimensions
- 145 x 72.5 mm
- Pick catalog
- 43e
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Australia issued the two-dollar banknote in 1985 as part of the decimal currency system introduced in 1966. This series, designed by Gordon Andrews, was printed on paper and featured security elements such as a metallic security thread and a watermark of Captain James Cook.
The obverse of the note displays a portrait of John Macarthur on the right and a Merino ram in the center. The reverse features William Farrer on the left and wheat in the center. The note measures 145 x 72.5 mm and is signed by R.A. Johnston and B.W. Fraser.
