1952 Five Pound Coombs/Wilson R48 Uncirculated
We Last Sold This Item For: | $2,500.00 |
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Last Sold On: | 10/2/2023 |
# Sold In Past 12 Months: | 0 |
1952 Five Pound Coombs/Wilson R48 Uncirculated
Front: George VI at left
Back: Commerce scene in bas-relief at left
Period on Issue: March 1952 ~ July 1954
Mintage: 30,294,000
This is a truly fantastic example of this higher denomination dating to the Korean War.
King George VI came to the throne in 1936, and was Australia's head of state during our sesquicentennial (150th anniversary of settlement); World War II and the Korean War. King George VI died on February 6th, 1952.
Coombs Wilson is the last signature on Australian notes featuring King George VI, and the total mintage was quite low not only due to the King's death but also because of the economic crash boom in wool prices in 1951 due to the Korean war.
The paper of this particular note is crisp and incredibly straight, confirming it remains in original condition. The intaglio ink is raised also, which really is outstanding for a note of this age.
It remains a superb example of the second-largest denomination note to circulate throughout Australia during the Korean War.
SKU: 3158
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