Australian Ten Shilling Note (10/-)
Issued 1913–1966 across 11 signature pairs. Browse live listings from eBay, updated daily.
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 |
Ten Shilling Notes for Sale
Australian 1949 Coombs Watt Ten Shillings Banknote (AB03)
$45.00
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1949 Australia 10 Shillings Banknote - R14 - Coombs / Watt - Good - # 33864
$48.00
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Commonwealth of Australia 1949 Coombs/Watt Ten Shillings Banknote A70 10/ KGVI
$48.00
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R14 Australia Coombs Watt - Ten Shillings - Used/FINE - A65 504527
$58.50
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Commonwealth of Australia 1949 Coombs/Watt Ten Shillings Banknote G94 10/ KGVI
$62.00
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1949 R14 Coombs Watt Ten Shilling Note - In Fine Condition -
$85.00
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Australian 1949 Coombs Watt 10 Shillings Banknote Last Prefix A/74 (AB05)
$95.00
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AUSTRALIAN 1949 TYPE COOMBS / WATT TEN SHILLING BANKNOTE #A13 866008
$100.00
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Australian 10 Shilling Bank Note 1939 to 1954 - Coombs Watt Prefix G 87
$101.22
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1949 Ten Shilling Coombs/Watt R14 good VF
$103.50
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1949 Coombs Watt Last prefix A74, 10/ Ten Shilling note G43
$104.50
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Australia Ten 10 Shillings Banknote - Coombs Watt A74 Last Prefix 1949 aVG
$109.00
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1949 Ten Shillings Coombs / Watt Banknote in about Very Fine Condition
$115.00
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1949, AUSTRALIA ,TEN SHILLINGS, COOMBS/WATT, A/54 170750, KGV1 LOT 420, "V.F"
$120.00
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Commonwealth of Australia 1949 KGVI Coombs/Watt Ten Shillings
$123.02
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#D383. AUSTRALIAN 1949 TYPE COOMBS / WATT TEN SHILLING A38 358632
$125.00
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Commonwealth of Australia 1949 Ten Shillings Banknote Coombs/Watt R14 VF #P-37
$130.00
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Coombs And Watt 1949 Ten Shillings
$140.00
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Australia Ten 10 Shillings Banknote - Coombs Watt A74 Last Prefix 1949 VG
$149.00
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