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The interest in Australian Paper Decimal Banknotes has
never been greater!

The interest in Australian Paper Decimal Banknotes has
never been greater!

Banknote auctions continue to grow in popularity and importance with collectors across the world.
Not only are they now a key part of the collectables industry, banknote eBay auctions are also the best way to achieve the maximum possible returns when it comes to selling all types of paper money.
New collectors have an opportunity to purchase banknotes which still have a long way to go before catching up with our pre-decimal note prices.

Research shapes our daily lives. We use it to make informed decisions and solve problems, to innovate, learn and grow. But it can be a time-consuming process, requiring hours of information gathering and analysis.
This essential guide has brought us to a new level.
In particular how the guide values are shown as "Fair Market Value [FMV]" . Updated on a regular basis.

Today, banknote collecting is enjoying unprecedented popularity, rewarding collectors with a fascinating and history-filled hobby, an excellent investment that rewards devotees, not only with outstanding capital appreciation, but with pride of ownership and a valuable heirloom to pass on to the next generation.
Our local market is considered to be one of the most active in the world, which in recent times has been evidenced by the numerous "SOLD" lots on eBay Auctions.

The ten shilling note, Australia’s smallest pre-decimal denomination, circulated widely in daily trade from 1913 until 1966. Its red-brown design carried strong links to commerce and everyday life. Affordable to collectors, it serves as an entry point into pre-decimal note collecting and reflects Australia’s early paper money heritage.

The one pound note was the backbone of Australian commerce for decades, bridging ordinary transactions and savings. Featuring green designs, it embodied trust in national currency. First issued in 1913, it remained in circulation until decimalisation. Today, collectors value its variations, signatories, and condition as markers of historical economic life.

The five pound note represented substantial purchasing power in pre-decimal Australia, often associated with business dealings and larger transactions. Its blue design and ornate motifs projected authority and security. Scarcer than lower denominations, surviving examples attract collectors seeking prestige pieces that reflect both wealth and the artistry of Australia’s note printing.
roBBie Kovak™ – High-Velocity Trader & Collector
Buy Below FMV → Sell at FMV (±15% margin)
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# Recalibrate Your Collection – From “Bit of Everything” to Powerful Niche
**Look over your collection very carefully.
** Do you have bits and pieces of everything – a few world coins here, a sprinkle of banknotes there, random mint sets?
If so, it’s time to recalibrate, sell off the noise, and deliberately choose a specific niche marketplace
– the way I’ve done.
## 1. The Reality Check
Most collections drift into one of these zones:
- The Everything Drawer
- The Sentimental Heap
- The Half-Started Theme
None of that is wrong, but it dilutes your power as a collector.
## 2. Why a Specific Niche Wins
- **Your eye sharpens** – you start recognising true quality.
- **Your stories get stronger** – focus creates narrative.
- **Your market improves** – you buy and sell with authority.
## 3. Honest Audit of Your Collection
Group items into:
- Australian pre-decimal coins
- Australian decimal banknotes
- World coins
- Modern mint products
- Bullion- “No idea why I have this” pile
Mark each group as **KEEP / BUILD / SELL DOWN**.
## 4. Choosing Your Niche
Pick one clear focus field.
Examples:- Sterling Silver (1910–1945)
Decimal Paper Notes (1966–1996)
One denomination, one monarch, or one era
## 5. Selling Off the Noise
Convert random clutter into focused buying power.
Free up space for better material.
## 6. The Thrill of the Hunt
The thrill doesn’t come from having more – it comes from having meaningful targets.
## 7. A Real-World Example
Coloured $2 Coins coinxchange.com.au have leaned hard into a specific lane.
Australian $1 and $2 coins, especially **coloured $2s**.
They’ve built identity and trust by staying laser-focused.
Collectors know exactly what they stand for.
The coloured $2 niche is now its own ecosystem – from Remembrance Day to Olympics, Wiggles and Honey Bees.
## 8. The Lesson
Pick your lane. Build it properly. Don’t scatter energy.
Whether it’s coloured $2s, sterling florins, or paper decimals – mastery beats variety.
## 9. Final Checklist
Sort and group your collection.
Choose one main niche.
Sell down unrelated material
Reinvest into your chosen field. Keep verification records.
## Closing Line You don’t need ten different fields done badly.
You need **one field done properly.**

FMV is the verified real world price an item consistently sells for. It is derived from multiple reliable sources and never from inflated asking prices or outdated catalogues.
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