Features the 1985 $50 R509b Johnston/Fraser design.
Distinguished by OCR-B style serial numbers.
Preserved in Uncirculated condition with sharp edges and bright print.
Free from handling, retaining full original integrity.
A prime specimen for collectors of transitional Australian banknotes.
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Quality
Uncirculated
Banknote Type
Paper
Country of Issue
Australia
Denomination
$50
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Australia 1985 $50 R509b Johnston/Fraser OCR-B Uncirculated Banknote
$750.00 AUD
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A striking piece of Australian banknote history, the 1985 $50 Johnston/Fraser issue with OCR-B style serial numbers exemplifies the transition into modern, machine-readable print technology. Its clean, precise typography stands in contrast to the traditional Gothic style of earlier issues.
Bearing the portraits of Sir Howard Walter Florey and Sir Ian Clunies Ross, the note celebrates two towering figures of Australian science and medicine. Every detail—from engraving to colour balance—speaks to the quality of this paper issue before the polymer era.
Offered here in Uncirculated condition, this banknote represents both innovation and heritage, making it a standout acquisition for collectors who appreciate technological progress in currency design.
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Australia 1985 $50 R509b Johnston/Fraser OCR-B Uncirculated Banknote
$750.00 AUD
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Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1985
Denomination
$50
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Uncirculated
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A striking piece of Australian banknote history, the 1985 $50 Johnston/Fraser issue with OCR-B style serial numbers exemplifies the transition into modern, machine-readable print technology. Its clean, precise typography stands in contrast to the traditional Gothic style of earlier issues.
Bearing the portraits of Sir Howard Walter Florey and Sir Ian Clunies Ross, the note celebrates two towering figures of Australian science and medicine. Every detail—from engraving to colour balance—speaks to the quality of this paper issue before the polymer era.
Offered here in Uncirculated condition, this banknote represents both innovation and heritage, making it a standout acquisition for collectors who appreciate technological progress in currency design.
