Stunning Print Quality
The book comprises 352-pages featuring full-colour, full-gloss illustrations in
stunning print quality.
Foreword by Reserve Bank Governor
Featuring a Foreword by Ian Macfarlane, Governor of The Reserve Bank of Australia
between 1996 and 2006, the book is authored by US collectors Joanne and Dr Edward Dauer and
Australian banknote specialist John Pettit.
Expert Team of Authors
Medical professionals in the United States, the Dauers have collected US currency
since 1973 and banknotes of the British Commonwealth since the 1980s. Visiting Australia
1982, they were impressed with the artistic design of Australian paper money. Among the
large number of notes portrayed in the book are many from the Dauers’ personal
collection.
John Pettit is a leading banknote collector and consultant from Sydney. A regular
attendee at conventions and auctions worldwide, he is active in numerous trade
organisations, including the American Numismatic Association and the Australasian
Numismatic Dealers’ Association.
Framed Within History of Australia
The story of Australian banknotes is framed within the history of colonial and
post-Federation Australia. It includes a fascinating guide to people who have been
depicted on Australian banknotes – including ‘Banjo’ Paterson, Charles Kingsford Smith,
Dame Nellie Melba, and Sir Douglas Mawson.
Colonial and Post-Federation Notes
Commencing with a gallery of pre-Federation notes, the book continues with the first
notes issued by the Commonwealth, followed by the pre-decimal issues and the decimal
issues.
Obscure and Intriguing Issues
Along the way, some of the more obscure and intriguing note issues of Australia are
presented, such as the Hay Internment Camp issues, the Rabaul military issues, and the
notes issued on Fanning Island.
Specimen and Trial Notes from The Reserve Bank
The book also includes an array of specimen and trial notes from the archives of The
Reserve Bank. Rarely seen, this is the first time these notes have been gathered together
in one volume.
Protective Slip Cover
To protect this magnificent publication for future generations, it comes in superbly
illustrated slip cover.
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