5 pounds 1960 — Australia ( Pick: 35a )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Australia, dated 1960, carries a denomination of 5 pounds. It features a blue and black color scheme and is associated with the Commonwealth of Australia and the Reserve Bank. The design indicates it is part of a modern issue from 1960-1965, classified as variant a.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 35a. Its attributes, including denomination, year, and design details, place it within a defined group of banknotes. This classification aids in its identification in the context of recorded banknotes from this timeframe.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 35a. Its attributes, including denomination, year, and design details, place it within a defined group of banknotes. This classification aids in its identification in the context of recorded banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and black
- Pick catalog
- 35a
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Australia issued the 5-pound banknote (Pick 35a) between 1960 and 1965. This series was introduced following the establishment of the Reserve Bank in 1960, which took over the note-issuing responsibilities from the Commonwealth Bank.
The obverse features a portrait of Sir John Franklin on the right and the Royal Australian Arms at the top left. The reverse displays a collage of fruit and grains behind an Aboriginal shield and boomerang, along with images of a bull, sheep, and cow representing primary production. The note measures 168 × 79 mm and includes a watermark of Captain James Cook.
