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The interest in Australian Paper Decimal Banknotes has
never been greater!

The interest in Australian Paper Decimal Banknotes has
never been greater!

Banknote auctions continue to grow in popularity and importance with collectors across the world.
Not only are they now a key part of the collectables industry, banknote eBay auctions are also the best way to achieve the maximum possible returns when it comes to selling all types of paper money.
New collectors have an opportunity to purchase banknotes which still have a long way to go before catching up with our pre-decimal note prices.

Research shapes our daily lives. We use it to make informed decisions and solve problems, to innovate, learn and grow. But it can be a time-consuming process, requiring hours of information gathering and analysis.
This essential guide has brought us to a new level.
In particular how the guide values are shown as "Fair Market Value [FMV]" . Updated on a regular basis.

Today, banknote collecting is enjoying unprecedented popularity, rewarding collectors with a fascinating and history-filled hobby, an excellent investment that rewards devotees, not only with outstanding capital appreciation, but with pride of ownership and a valuable heirloom to pass on to the next generation.
Our local market is considered to be one of the most active in the world, which in recent times has been evidenced by the numerous "SOLD" lots on eBay Auctions.

The ten shilling note, Australia’s smallest pre-decimal denomination, circulated widely in daily trade from 1913 until 1966. Its red-brown design carried strong links to commerce and everyday life. Affordable to collectors, it serves as an entry point into pre-decimal note collecting and reflects Australia’s early paper money heritage.

The one pound note was the backbone of Australian commerce for decades, bridging ordinary transactions and savings. Featuring green designs, it embodied trust in national currency. First issued in 1913, it remained in circulation until decimalisation. Today, collectors value its variations, signatories, and condition as markers of historical economic life.

The five pound note represented substantial purchasing power in pre-decimal Australia, often associated with business dealings and larger transactions. Its blue design and ornate motifs projected authority and security. Scarcer than lower denominations, surviving examples attract collectors seeking prestige pieces that reflect both wealth and the artistry of Australia’s note printing.
roBBie Kovak™ – Australian Pre-decimal & Decimal Paper Banknote
Australian Silver Florins & Shilling - Gold Sovereigns
GRADE: Uncirculated, Almost Uncirculated & Extremely Fine only!
Member: International Bank Note Society
Member: The Numismatic Association of Australia
Member: Numismatic Society of South Australia
ABN: 43 350 451 362
PO Box 2405
Caulfield Junction VIC 3161
Fair Market Value (FMV) estimates are derived from a balanced combination of expert assessment, verified transaction data, and historical market performance across Australian Decimal and Pre-Decimal banknotes.
These values represent a current opinion of market conditions, not a fixed price.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, values naturally vary due to grading interpretations, collector demand, economic trends, and overall market strength.
As such, Fair Market Value should be viewed as a reference indicator, not an absolute valuation.
Before making decisions to buy, sell, or appraise, always consult the latest verified market data and expert advice.
Past performance of the Australian banknote market is not a guarantee of future outcomes.
This is an independent and transparent alternative to dealer or catalogue-driven pricing guides — designed to empower both collectors and dealers.
Remember — If you collect money, you’ll always have money $$$
LAST UPDATED: 7th November 2025
The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) was founded in 1961. It operates as a non-profit educational organization and in furtherance of such purpose, its objectives are to promote, stimulate, and advance the study and knowledge of worldwide banknotes and paper currencies and all matters related thereto along educational, scientific and historical lines. Currently the IBNS has over 2,000 members in more than 90 countries.
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