A very short-lived issue, distinguished by the Gothic typeface of the serial numbers, the 1985 $20 Johnston/Fraser is the second rarest issue in the decimal $20 series.
Behind only the 1968 $20 Coombs/Randall in terms of rarity, the 1985 $20 Johnston/ Fraser Gothic Serials was one of two types issued during this signature combination. The change to Gothic typeface took place late in the 4-year signature combination, with OCR-B serials used for a vast majority of Johnston/Fraser $20 notes.
Intended to increase banknote production efficiency, this essentially mundane modification has great significance to collectors. With few 1985 $20 Johnston/Fraser Gothic Serials set aside from the small number printed, this key Australian note type is very tough-to- find in Unc quality - as here!
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https://www.downies.com/1985-20-r409b-johnston-fraser-gothic-serials-uncirculated95071985 $20 R409B Johnston/Fraser Gothic Serials Uncirculatedhttps://www.downies.com/media/catalog/product/h/i/hi485.jpg700700AUDInStock/Collectables/Banknotes/Australian Banknotes/Decimal Banknotes205<p>A very short-lived issue, distinguished by the Gothic typeface of the serial numbers, the 1985 $20 Johnston/Fraser is the second rarest issue in the decimal $20 series.<br /><br /> Behind only the 1968 $20 Coombs/Randall in terms of rarity, the 1985 $20 Johnston/ Fraser Gothic Serials was one of two types issued during this signature combination. The change to Gothic typeface took place late in the 4-year signature combination, with OCR-B serials used for a vast majority of Johnston/Fraser $20 notes.</p> <p>Intended to increase banknote production efficiency, this essentially mundane modification has great significance to collectors. With few 1985 $20 Johnston/Fraser Gothic Serials set aside from the small number printed, this key Australian note type is very tough-to- find in Unc quality - as here!</p>1985AUD00add-to-cartcountryofissue:AustraliaAustraliaR409BPaper1985$20UncirculatedReserve Bank of Australia
