Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 118 31 Jul - 3 Aug 2018
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A total of 20,338,000 were printed of this type with this signature combination. This number is recorded as part of a group of 31 numbers used for specimen notes (MVR p76). It is the fourth specimen type, cancelled by two crossed black diagonal lines and the word CANCELLED perforated twice. This note has the third last number used for the numbers allocated to these notes. Michael P.Vort-Ronald discussed this issue in 'Australian Banknotes' on pages 74-76 in chapter 7 on specimen notes and pages 181-4 on the five pounds note issue. Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 59 (lot 3269) and private purchase from John Pettit Pty Ltd.
($22500-25000)