Ok I have read a lot of stuff on the internet that explains nothing on the issue apart from the numbering is AA 01000000. What I would like to know, for every first letter prefix, what is the last letter prefix. I have a fifty dollar note HM 06761355, and I do not know if M is the last letter in the second letter prefix. It could be o or Q.
Thank you for any replies.
Enlilninlil - the following website should assist.
http://australiancoinsandbanknotes.com/
Pedro
Quote from: 'Enlilninlil' pid='78021' dateline='1440159097'for every first letter prefix, what is the last letter prefix.
Notes are numbered as follows nowadays:
XXYY NNNNNN
XX = Prefix, IE: position on sheet (AA top left, across then down)
YY = Year
NNNNNN = Sheet serial number, counts down from 999999 to zero
Prefixes are normally AA-AM, BA-BM, CA-CM, DA-DM, etc, for as many prefixes as needed. The number of notes on a sheet varies by note size.
I have a PDF at http://fulvio55.altervista.org that shows the first and last prefixes for each year.
TEST NOTESIn 1996, in order to test a new substrate coating
(the white layer that holds the inks onto the polymer), the $100 Test Notes were numbered from xN to xZ. Unfortnately, it was soon discovered that $100 notes didn't circulate very much, being too valuable at the time. Therefore the following year, the experiment was repeated with $5 notes.
Note that there is no A first letter for $5 notes. They start at BA because of the different A prefix system used prior to the introduction of years into the serial number.
Here's a pretty good visualisation of how it all works:
http://www.polymernotes.org/other_country/AUS_numbering.htm
Thanks for the replies, but they do not answer my question.
Ah, I think I see what you are asking now.
As far as I know the all combinations of the two letters (eg BA through to BZ, CA through to CZ etc) should occur between whatever are the designated first and last prefixes. I'm not an expert so I'm sure someone will correct me if I've got the wrong end of the stick.
Pedro
I hope this might help you as it gives the first and last prefixes for each year up to 2013. Last prefix for 06 $50's is JC06.
http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/resources/for-collectors/serial-numbers/
M is the highest last letter prefix used, with the exception of the test notes Fulvio mentioned. I don't know why.
Ok what I am asking is, say out of the A first prefix, what is the highest second prefix. So the lowest is AA and the highest is AM or another letter. This should be the same for the rest of the first prefix alphabet.
Quote from: 'Enlilninlil' pid='78077' dateline='1440240085'Ok what I am asking is, say out of the A first prefix, what is the highest second prefix. So the lowest is AA and the highest is AM or another letter. This should be the same for the rest of the first prefix alphabet.
Sorry, I thought I did answer this.
AA, AB, AC, etc, all the way to
AK, AL, AM then the next one is
BA, BB, BC etc etc, rinse and repeat until they have enough.
The only two notes to go above M are the '96 $100 and '97 $5. Because that's to distinguish the test notes from the normal ones
Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='78039' dateline='1440195467'As far as I know the all combinations of the two letters (eg BA through to BZ, CA through to CZ etc) should occur between whatever are the designated first and last prefixes. I'm not an expert so I'm sure someone will correct me if I've got the wrong end of the stick.
Nope. They stop at M. So AM, BM, CM, DM, ... theoretically to ZM, 'cept they never get that high. And, of course, the last sheet is never a complete set of second characters or serials, because of the number of notes on a sheet not being a multiple of 13, and because they stop at whatever number they decide is enough for that year.
Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='78054' dateline='1440207276'I don't know why.
I don't think anyone does. Although I would guess its probably to allow wiggle room for when they need to do test notes or special runs. Like in '96-'97.
Great links I will have to make sure to save these for the future
Can you still buy UNC notes from the RBA? I ask as you can no longer purchase new notes from the reserve bank in NZ and it makes it alot harder to find new notes.
Our prefixes are the same in NZ AA-AM BA-BM CA-CM & DA for most years and I managed to get a complete set of UNC prefixes for the 2014 $5 lol Now my wife is trying to sell it haha.
I'm no longer collecting notes, but the Reserve Bank (RBA) was selling notes, but the last year they did so was 2013 and it seems to be the consensus of opinion that there's going to be a change next year, so possibly no notes for either 2014 or 2015.
I'm happy to be corrected about this though. :whistle2:
Don't know if they sell previous years, someone else can chime in here. :winkextra:
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='78082' dateline='1440250613'Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='78039' dateline='1440195467'As far as I know the all combinations of the two letters (eg BA through to BZ, CA through to CZ etc) should occur between whatever are the designated first and last prefixes. I'm not an expert so I'm sure someone will correct me if I've got the wrong end of the stick.
Nope. They stop at M. So AM, BM, CM, DM, ... theoretically to ZM, 'cept they never get that high. And, of course, the last sheet is never a complete set of second characters or serials, because of the number of notes on a sheet not being a multiple of 13, and because they stop at whatever number they decide is enough for that year.
Thanks Fulvio - my something learned for the day!
Pedro
Quote from: 'NZCoinerrors' pid='78100' dateline='1440294359'Can you still buy UNC notes from the RBA? I ask as you can no longer purchase new notes from the reserve bank in NZ and it makes it alot harder to find new notes.
I think they didn't this year and last year they only sold first and last prefixes.
Quote from: 'NZCoinerrors' pid='78100' dateline='1440294359'Our prefixes are the same in NZ AA-AM BA-BM CA-CM & DA for most years and I managed to get a complete set of UNC prefixes for the 2014 $5 lol Now my wife is trying to sell it haha.
Probably printed by NPA too I'm thinking.
Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='78129' dateline='1440327176'Probably printed by NPA too I'm thinking.
They were at the outset. No idea if that's still the case though. Canada was getting rather aggressive with their marketing I heard.
Thank you for the replies and clarity.
I noticed a $5 2012 note the other day with a serial starting 12 345nnn. Since then I have seen a couple more 123..... and 1234....
It got me thinking -is it possible there are some notes (any denomination) from 2012 that could have the serial 12345678? I would imagine they would have been snaffled rather quickly if they hit circulation.
Has any one heard of such serials?
Also, yesterday, I received three $50 consecutive serials (and another just a few digits away) from 2009. Beautiful condition; is that another indicator of how slack Armaguard is in turning over stock? It would appear they have been in hiding for seven years before hitting circulation!
Check the PDF. Yes, $5, $10, $50 all had 345678 in 2012.
Collect the set.. I dare ya! :)
We all know Armaguard are slack. They still have a sack of Holey Dollars in the back of the vault somewhere. :diablo:
QuoteCollect the set.. I dare ya!
I would if I could but...where do I start? And what should I budget?
Was there a countdown in 1987? I don't recall the year being part of the prefix back then.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='102455' dateline='1481256932'Also, yesterday, I received three $50 consecutive serials (and another just a few digits away) from 2009. Beautiful condition; is that another indicator of how slack Armaguard is in turning over stock?
Quite interesting Jeff, I got about 10 consecutive perfect 2009 $50s back a few months ago. Unfortunately I had to use them.
Found a $50 EB13. The thing is the B is placed noticeably lower than the E and the numbers. Can someone explain what this is?
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10012/_1_dropped_last_no_s_28400x20029.jpg) (http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10012/_1_radar_note.jpg)
Similar to these except with a letter
Yeah like that. Is my note worth anything above face (condition is not uncirculated but close).
Can you post a pic, please. It would probably be worth more than face value, unsure by how much. Haven't collected notes for awhile now, sorry.
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/noelosdub/IMG_1559_zpslwpp8pz2.jpg)
these are good notes to collect ,
this is called a repeater note , CG 02 322 322
AND THIS CALLED A 8 NUMBER RADAR NOTE CG 02322320
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AND THIS CALLED A 8 NUMBER RADAR NOTE CG 02322320
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Serial numbers are cool I bought these from a member a couple of months back. Nice First & last prefixes.
Thanks Peter
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With this Pound note good numbers nothing really special, but I liked them enough.
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/interest88/Image1-260_zpszell0gft.jpg)
To me, and this is just an opinion, it is a very minor drop. I probably wouldn't keep it.
Oddly enough this one dropped into my hands tonight showing the second 9 dropped, then I read Noel's post ...... how bizarre. Unfortunately it'll be going on bills tomorrow. :cray:
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/50_drop_1.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/50_drop_2.jpg)
I have some pieces still, but not actively collecting them anymore.
Think this may have been the last one I bought awhile back.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10012/DSCF1177.JPG)
That's a lovely one G!
Thanks uni, :)
Quote from: 'interest' pid='102911' dateline='1482059855'Serial numbers are cool I bought these from a member a couple of months back. Nice First & last prefixes.
Thanks Peter
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/interest88/Image2-4_zpsdbs1wkju.jpg)
With this Pound note good numbers nothing really special, but I liked them enough.
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb22/interest88/Image1-260_zpszell0gft.jpg)
And this one, another first & last Prefix
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Nice notes there Interest, bit of a fan of the older ones like the pound and shilling notes.
Yes, I must agree G. I really love the reverse of the later five pound and the obverse of the later ten pound. Beautiful workmanship. :good:
The ATM at my local bank is still dispensing consecutive number, 2009 $50 notes. I have been keeping an eye on serial numbers but never getting near to a radar or repeater. I was thinking, if that happens, then a big withdrawal could be in order -keep the collectible one and deposit the rest back in the machine!
Armaguard must have been sitting on a hell of a lot of those.
They're also issuing brand new 2011 ones at my local branch. They did the new 2009 ones a year or two ago.