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10 Pounds
| Issuer | Bank of Australasia |
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| Year | ND (1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is printed in black on white paper with a horizontal format, bearing the word QUEENSLAND vertically along both left and right borders within ornate guilloche panels, with large numeral 10 medallions at each corner. The central field carries a vignette of a classical female figure flanked by intricate lathe-work underprint, with hand-signed manuscript text reading the promise to pay, countersigned at lower left, and the designation TEN POUNDS in bold letterpress across the centre. Serial numbers appear at upper left and right, with the branch designation and MANAGER signature line at lower right. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is printed entirely in black on plain white paper and centres on a large engraved armorial vignette enclosed within an elaborate scrollwork surround of symmetrical foliate ornament. The shield displays four quartered heraldic devices associated with the Bank of Australasia's corporate arms, encircled by a legend referencing the bank's incorporation and charter date of 1835. Numeral 10 roundels occupy each corner within a fine guilloche border frame. |
| Reverse lettering | BANK OF AUSTRALASIA INCORPORATED 1835 10 |
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