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10 Shillings, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Australia, 1939–1952 (Pick 25)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1939-1952

Issuing entity

Australia

This 10 Shillings note was issued in Australia by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with dates recorded from 1939–1952. It belongs to the Pound (1788-1966) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 137 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 25.

Obverse: Orange print. George VI at right. Royal Arms of Australia at bottom. Law text and value in center. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive). Its lettering reads “COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / This note is legal tender for / TEN SHILLINGS / in the Commonwealth and in all Territories under the control of the Commonwealth”. Reverse: Orange print. Scene representing "Manufactures". Its lettering reads “½ ½ / 10/- / MANUFACTURES / TEN SHILLINGS / ½ ½”.

The note was printed by T. S. Harrison Australian Note Printer, Melbourne, Australia (1913-date). Signatures recorded for the type: Henry John Sheehan (HJS) (Governor); Stuart G. McFarlane (SGM) (Secretary to the Treasury); Hugh T. Armitage (HTA) (Governor); Herbert Cole Coombs (HCC) (Governor); George P. N. Watt (GPNW) (Secretary to the Treasury); Roland Wilson (RW) (Secretary to the Treasury). Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Total printed approximately: 451,528,000

Physical characteristics

Size
137 × 76 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
T. S. Harrison Australian Note Printer, Melbourne, Australia (1913-date)
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Signatures
Henry John Sheehan (HJS) (Governor) · Stuart G. McFarlane (SGM) (Secretary to the Treasury) · Hugh T. Armitage (HTA) (Governor) · Herbert Cole Coombs (HCC) (Governor) · George P. N. Watt (GPNW) (Secretary to the Treasury) · Roland Wilson (RW) (Secretary to the Treasury)
Issuing bank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Design

Obverse
Orange print. George VI at right. Royal Arms of Australia at bottom. Law text and value in center. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive)
Reverse
Orange print. Scene representing "Manufactures"
Obverse lettering
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / This note is legal tender for / TEN SHILLINGS / in the Commonwealth and in all Territories under the control of the Commonwealth
Reverse lettering
½ ½ / 10/- / MANUFACTURES / TEN SHILLINGS / ½ ½

Identification

Value
10 Shillings
Dates recorded
1939-1952
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 25

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P25
  • NumistaN# 202341

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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