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1988 $10 Bicentennial Note

Australia $10 1988 Commemorative issue Australia's bicentennial ten dollar note was the world's first polymer banknote.

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Type Note
Country Australia
Denomination $10
Year 1988
Variety Commemorative issue
Mintage First polymer release
Shape Rectangle

Overview

Australia's bicentennial ten dollar note was the world's first polymer banknote.

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Australia 1988 Bicentennial Aboriginal $10 Polymer Note Johnston/Fraser S/N AB32 AUD 69.60 listed 05 Jun 2026 Australian Bicentennial 1988 Commemorative $10 Polymer Note w Low AA Serial Num. AUD 94.08 listed 31 May 2026 1988 Australian $10 Bicentennial Polymer Notes, EF+ Cond: See description AUD 130.00 listed 27 May 2026 1988 $10 Bicentennial Polymer Note Graded Ms69 OPQ69 RARE AUD 297.50 listed 25 May 2026 1988 Bicentennial Polymer Series $10 2nd Issue October 1988-AB 10 350208 AUD 159.70 listed 22 May 2026
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