5 pounds 1949 — Australia ( Pick: 27c )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Australia, dated 1949, carries a denomination of 5 pounds. It features a blue and grey color scheme and is classified under variant c of the Commonwealth of Australia general issue for the years 1939-1952.
It is cataloged under Pick number 27c. The combination of denomination, year, and catalog reference places it within a defined group of documented banknotes. The specific design and reference details establish its classification in the catalog.
It is cataloged under Pick number 27c. The combination of denomination, year, and catalog reference places it within a defined group of documented banknotes. The specific design and reference details establish its classification in the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and grey
- Pick catalog
- 27c
About this banknote
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the 5-pound banknote (Pick 27c) in 1949, featuring the signatures of Governor H.C. Coombs and Secretary to the Treasury G.P.N. Watt. This series was part of the 1939–1952 general issue, which introduced the portrait of King George VI following his accession to the throne in 1936.
The obverse of the note displays King George VI in uniform on the left and the Australian Coat of Arms on the right. The reverse features an allegorical scene representing commerce, with three longshoremen handling barrels, sacks, and bales. The note measures approximately 181 x 79 mm and includes a watermark of Captain James Cook.
