1942 Australian One Pound Banknote – War Time Heritage - A Gem

Issued in 1942, this Australian One Pound banknote forms part of the Armitage & McFarlane series, with this example featuring the R30 prefix, one of the wartime-era issues of Australia’s pre-decimal currency.

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This note presents in About Uncirculated condition, showing minimal handling and only very light evidence of circulation, as visible in the photos. The paper remains crisp, detail is sharp, and the overall appearance is well above average for notes of this issue, making it a highly desirable example for collectors.

Higher-grade notes are increasingly difficult to source, and this example offers strong eye appeal alongside historical significance.

Key Features

• Australian One Pound banknote
• Issued 1942
• Signatures: H. T. Armitage & S. G. McFarlane
• Series prefix: R30
• Pre-decimal Australian currency
• Grade: About Uncirculated
• Minimal handling with excellent clarity and detail
• Strong collector appeal due to high condition