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
1952 Ten Shilling Coombs/Wilson R15 Very Good
$28.75
sterlingcurrencyau
Australian 1952 Coombs Wilson Ten Shillings Banknote Damaged (AB03)
$30.00
cheap.4.keeps
Australian 1952 Coombs Wilson Ten Shillings Banknote Damaged (AB03) .
$30.00
cheap.4.keeps
1952 Australia 10 Shillings Banknote - R15 - Coombs / Wilson - Poor - # 32880
$38.00
ezee_kwan
1952 Australia 10 Shilling Note - Coombs / Wilson B47
$39.99
tandarra
Australia: 1952 10/- Ten Shillings KGVI Coombs-Wilson B33 Prefix Pls See Photos
$40.00
faithfulbuyer2011
1952 Australia 10 Shillings 10/- Coombs/Wilson R.15 KGVI A86 prefix
$42.00
brucenmelb
1952 Coombs Wilson 10/ Ten Shilling note B8 412378
$44.50
hobbyandtrade
Australian 1952 Coombs Wilson Ten Shillings Banknote (AB03)
$45.00
cheap.4.keeps
1952 Coombs / Wilson 10 Ten Shilling Note. See Photos For Condition.
$45.00
darrewoodcrof-0
(1961-1965) Australia 10 Shillings Banknote Coombs/Wilson P#33a S/N# AG46 983641
$46.64
promas
1954 Coombs Wilson 10/ CBA Ten Shilling note AE82 139325
$47.50
hobbyandtrade
1952 Coombs Wilson 10/ Ten Shilling note B36
$48.50
hobbyandtrade
1952 COOMBS WILSON 10 SHILLINGS PLEASE JUDGE CONDITION YOURSELF
$49.90
mr-pennys-coins
1961 Coombs Wilson 10/ RBA Ten Shilling note AG54 Circulated
$49.95
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Commonwealth of Australia 1961 Coombs/Wilson Ten Shillings Note R17 AH30 312075
$50.00
allthingsbanknotes
1952 Australia 10 Shillings 10/- Coombs/Wilson R.15 KGVI B8 prefix
$52.00
brucenmelb
1952 Coombs Wilson 10/ Ten Shilling note B8 332724
$52.50
hobbyandtrade
Australia 10 Shillings, Coombs and Wilson, 1961, (P-33a)
$54.50
manear
1952 Commonwealth of Australia 10 Shillings Note - Coombs/Wilson..…
$55.00
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