Historical Release
A premium specimen of the 1985 Australian decimal paper series[cite: 171]. This issue is highly coveted by numismatists due to the precise Johnston/Fraser signature combination paired with standard computer-readable OCR-B block serial typography[cite: 171, 178].
Issue Details
SIGNATORIES: Johnston / Fraser (1985)
SERIAL NUMBER: ETZ 546050
FONT TYPEWAY: OCR-B Block Serial Font
Iconic Design
The reverse displays the distinguished portrait of Lawrence Hargrave alongside his revolutionary box-kite drawings[cite: 172]. Printed on resilient, textured security currency paper that perfectly preserves its crisp body over time.
Note Attributes
PREFIX STATUS: ETZ Block
DENOMINATION: $20 AUD / Twenty Dollars
OBVERSE ART: Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Condition Report
Carefully evaluated for archival registry inclusion[cite: 211]. Showcases superb color saturation, exceptionally clean edges, intact squared corners, and zero heavy center fold lines or pinholes[cite: 211, 213, 214].
Numismatic Grade
ESTIMATED STATUS: About Uncirculated to Uncirculated
PAPER DAMAGE: No Pinholes, Tears, or Graffiti
SURFACE APPEAL: Original Multi-Color Luster
