20 dollars 1995 — Australia ( Pick: 53b )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 dollars issued in Australia in 1995. It is cataloged under Pick number 53b, identifying it within the issue. Its documented characteristics include being printed on polymer and featuring dimensions of 144 x 65 mm.
The front side design depicts the Commonwealth of Australia and Reserve Bank, labeled as a modern issue from 1994-1998, and identifies the denomination clearly. This variant is distinguished by its black and red ink on an orange and pale green underprint. There are no details available for the back side design.
This note is signed by Edward A. Evans, Secretary to the Treasury, and B. W. Fraser, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Note Printing Australia in Melbourne produced this banknote.
The front side design depicts the Commonwealth of Australia and Reserve Bank, labeled as a modern issue from 1994-1998, and identifies the denomination clearly. This variant is distinguished by its black and red ink on an orange and pale green underprint. There are no details available for the back side design.
This note is signed by Edward A. Evans, Secretary to the Treasury, and B. W. Fraser, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Note Printing Australia in Melbourne produced this banknote.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Edward A. Evans (Secretary to the Treasury), B. W. Fraser (Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia)
- Date of issue
- 1995
- Printing office
- Note Printing Australia, Melbourne, Australia
- Paper
- Polymer
- Colour
- Black and red on orange and pale green underprint
- Dimensions
- 144 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 53b
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Australia issued the 20-dollar polymer banknote in 1994, with this series continuing until 1998. This series marked Australia's transition from paper to polymer currency, enhancing durability and incorporating advanced security features.
The front of the banknote features Mary Reibey, a notable Australian businesswoman, alongside an image of her sailing ship, the "Mercury." The reverse depicts Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, with a De Havilland D.50 aircraft bearing the call sign VH-UER. This note measures 144 x 65 mm and was printed by Note Printing Australia in Melbourne.
