1953 Australian One Pound Note – 1st Note Series Queen Elizabeth 11

1953 Australian One Pound Heritage banknote forms part of the Coombs & Wilson series, representing a key period in Australia’s pre-decimal currency era. Notes of this series were widely circulated and remain popular with collectors due to their classic design and historical significance.

Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on Australian currency in 1953. Her image was featured on the pre-decimal one-pound (£1) banknote

This example features the R33 prefix and is graded Extremely Fine, showing only minor handling, with no heavy creasing. The paper retains good firmness, the print is sharp, and all design elements, serial numbers, and signatures remain clear and well defined.

• Australian One Pound (£1)
• First Queen Elizabeth II issue
• Series: HF/33
• Serial Number: 188204
• Signatures: H. C. Coombs (Governor) and Roland Wilson (Secretary to the Treasury)
• Year: 1953
• Issued by: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Portrait: Young Queen Elizabeth II
• Pre-decimal Australian currency

Estimated Condition

Very Fine (VF)

Reasoning:

• Good original colour and attractive appearance.
• Paper still has reasonable body.
• Light handling with minor folds.
• No obvious tears, holes or repairs visible.
• Margins and corners are quite respectable.