5 pounds 1954 — Australia ( Pick: 31a )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Australia in 1954. It is cataloged under Pick number 31a, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this catalog.
The front side design features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia," marking it as a general issue for the years 1954-1959. This variant (a) boasts a blue color on a multicolor underprint, with dimensions of 167 x 79 mm.
Approximately 167,000 notes were produced at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The banknote is signed by H.C. Coombs and R. Wilson.
The front side design features the inscription "Commonwealth of Australia," marking it as a general issue for the years 1954-1959. This variant (a) boasts a blue color on a multicolor underprint, with dimensions of 167 x 79 mm.
Approximately 167,000 notes were produced at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The banknote is signed by H.C. Coombs and R. Wilson.
Specifications
- Signed by
- H.C. Coombs and R. Wilson
- Date of issue
- 1954
- Printing office
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 167 x 79 mm
- Amount produced
- Approximately 167,000 notes
- Pick catalog
- 31a
About this banknote
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the 5-pound banknote (Pick 31a) between 1954 and 1959. This series was introduced under the signatures of H.C. Coombs, Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, and R. Wilson, Secretary to the Treasury. Approximately 167,000 notes were produced during this period.
The obverse of the note features a portrait of Sir John Franklin on the right and the Royal Australian Arms at the top left. The reverse side displays a mural depicting primary industry and Aboriginal artifacts. The note measures 167 x 79 mm and is printed on paper with a blue-green color scheme on a multicolor underprint.
