When was the Australian ten shilling note issued?

The Australian ten shilling note was issued from 1913 to 1966, across 11 signature pairs.

What is a ten shilling note worth today?

Values range from around $15 for a circulated example up to several hundred dollars for an uncirculated note, depending on the signature pair and condition.

What replaced the ten shilling note?

The ten shilling note was replaced by the $1 note when Australia converted to decimal currency on 14 February 1966.

Which ten shilling note signature pair is most valuable?

The Kell/Collins (1926) and Riddle/Heathershaw (1928) pairs are considered rare and command the highest premiums. The Coombs/Wilson (1952–61) pair is the most commonly found in high grades.

Australian Ten Shilling Note (10/-)

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About the Ten Shilling Note

The Australian ten shilling note was the lowest denomination issued by the Commonwealth Bank from 1913, and later by the Reserve Bank from 1960. It featured a portrait of King George V on early issues, transitioning to Queen Elizabeth II on later Coombs/Wilson notes. All pre-decimal notes were printed on paper and bear the signatures of the Governor and Secretary of the issuing bank.

On 14 February 1966, Australia converted to decimal currency and the ten shilling note was replaced by the one dollar note. Notes remained legal tender until 1969 and many entered collector hands during that period, making circulated examples relatively common today.

When was the Australian ten shilling note issued?: The Australian ten shilling note was issued from 1913 to 1966, across 11 signature pairs.
What is a ten shilling note worth today?: Values range from around $15 for a circulated example up to several hundred dollars for an uncirculated note, depending on the signature pair and condition.
What replaced the ten shilling note?: The ten shilling note was replaced by the $1 note when Australia converted to decimal currency on 14 February 1966.
Which ten shilling note signature pair is most valuable?: The Kell/Collins (1926) and Riddle/Heathershaw (1928) pairs are considered rare and command the highest premiums. The Coombs/Wilson (1952–61) pair is the most commonly found in high grades.

Signature Pairs

Each signature pair represents a distinct series. Click a pair to see matching listings.

Signatures	Years	Notes
Collins / Allen	1913–15
Cerutty / Collins	1918
Miller / Collins	1923
Kell / Collins	1926	Rare
Kell / Heathershaw	1927
Riddle / Heathershaw	1928	Rare
Riddle / Sheehan	1933–36
Sheehan / McFarlane	1939
Armitage / McFarlane	1942
Coombs / Watt	1949
Coombs / Wilson	1952–61	Key Date