Historical information

This postal note was purchased at Hobart West Post Office but was not cashed in.
Postal notes (or postal orders) were introduced as a means of transmitting smaller amounts of currency within a country. They were sanctioned by the Universal Postal Union and upon joining this body, each colony was required to issue them. Money orders were later introduced for larger sums.
The post office became responsible for postal notes in 1890. Postal notes were a way of sending money through the post. They were replaced by money orders. Duplicate money orders were issued as replacements.

Significance

This item is an example of a form of currency which has been superseded by postal and money orders.
Postal orders are not legal tender, but a type of promissory note, similar to a cheque.

Physical description

A postal note -black print on green background. The amount is 2/- and it is dated Feb 9 1942 , Number 337582