New Issues/ Newsletter

NEW ISSUES

The 2009 Polymer $50 Note will be ready for delivery in approximately three weeks (end May 2010).                                                                           

The $50  is the only denomination for 2009        The first prefix AA09, General Prefix and Last Prefix SF09, will be offered.     

 NEWSLETTER

With all eyes on the economy at present you may well ask "what is the future for collectable Banknotes".    During our 30 years specialising in Australian banknotes, we have gone through many changes, including a recession many years ago, stock exchange crashes and housing fluctuations.      What we have seen during those times is that many turn to Collectables, and our industry has actually been stronger while all other areas of the economy are suffering.      

Presently we are still busier than ever.    Areas flourishing are:

*  The first and last signature prefixes in Paper Decimal notes.    The resurgence in quality (i.e., original) Paper Decimals has been long overdue.    In years past these notes have been overlooked resulting in many of the very difficult issues remaining drastically undervalued.    Since adding the first and last signature prefixes to both of the Coin and Banknote Catalogues, these are really moving.

*  Polymer notes.    With an ever growing Collector base Polymer notes are continuing to be very sought after.   Collectors who purchased their notes only a few years ago have seen quite amazing returns on their investment this, coupled with the enjoyment of collecting (which was reported in a medical magazine many years ago "adds 5-10 years to your life) makes it a win, win situation really!   It is also comforting that the rise in value in Polymer notes has been due to a small number of notes retained against an ever increasing Collector base.    This is naturally using one of the most effective methods that can be afforded to any investment, 'supply and demand'.   

*  Predecimal notes in superior quality and rarities are still doing well.     The hard part is finding them!     Also, Collectors looking for notes to fill those empty spaces in varying grade are still keen.       We have found it is all dependant on having notes priced correctly, if this is offered then there has been little change in this market.    

*  Special numbers and prefixes and misprints.    This is another area that is causing a lot of interest.     We have an excellent variety and are gradually adding these to our website, if you cannot find what you are after please contact us.      

One last snippet before we go.   When storing your Polymer notes be sure to house them in either Hagner or Vario pages.   No, we don't have shares in these pages!  We have found out, the hard way, that if Polymer notes are housed in polyurethane pages (soft plastic) over time the notes will curl.    Unfortunately as far as we know this curl cannot be removed.  

                                                                                             Kind regards

                                                                          Bob and Judy