Historical information

Circulated between 1966 and 1984, the one dollar bank note was issued following Australia's switch to decimal currency. It was later replaced by the dollar coin.

Significance

Demonstrates the one-+ dollar note as it was circulated between 1966 and 1988 and used by passengers to pay their tram fares or received by crews/staff in wages.

Physical description

Orange, yellow and brown minted note on white treated paper. The front depicts Queen Elizabeth the II, the Australian Coat of Arms and the "1" denoting value. The back depicts Aborginal drawings, including animals and people, as well as the "1".

Inscriptions & markings

"1"
"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA"
"ONE DOLLAR"
"AYD 66732"