$1 FAIR MARKET VALUES

$1 FAIR Market Value...

1966 Coombs/Wilson Uncirculated

Prefixes AAB to AGD GR:1 $50 GR:2 $60 GR:3 $113 GR:4 $118 GR:5 $185 GR:6 $256 [$120] [$120]

First Prefix AAA GR:1 $813 GR:2 $920 GR:3 $975 GR:4 $1150 GR:5 $1400 [$1650] [$1500]

Last Prefix AGE GR:1 $1100 GR:2 $1200 GR:3 $1250 GR:4 $1600 GR:5 $1950 [ $2250] [$2500]

STAR Mid-range Prefixes ZAB* to ZAE* GR:1 $3000 GR:2 $3460 GR:3 $3700 GR;4 $4230 GR:5 $4750 [$4750] [$4750]

First STAR Prefix ZAA* GR:1 $3150 GR:2 $3650 GR:3 $3900 GR:4 $4450 GR:5 $5000 [$5000] [$5000]

Last STAR Prefix ZAF* GR:1 $3450 GR:2 $3980 GR:3 $4250 GR:4 $4880 GR:5 $5500 [$5500] [$5500]

1966 Coombs/Wilson Almost Uncirculated

Prefixes AAB to AGD $45 [$65]

First Prefix AAA $650 [$850]

Last Prefix AGE $950 [$1750]

STAR Mid-range Prefixes ZAB* to ZAE* $2300 [$3700]

First STAR Prefix ZAA* $2400 [$3900]

Last STAR Prefix ZAF* $2650 [$4250]

1966 Coombs/Wilson Extremely Fine

Prefixes AAB to AGD $28 [$35]

First Prefix AAA $550 [$600]

Last Prefix AGE $763 [ $1200]

STAR Mid-range Prefixes ZAB* to ZAE* $1730 [$2300]

First STAR Prefix ZAA* $1800 [$2400]

Last STAR Prefix ZAF* $1990 [$2650]

1968 Coombs/Randall Uncirculated

Prefixes AGF to AHX GR:1 $538 GR:2 $628 GR:3 $675 GR:4 $729 GR:5 $784 GR:6 $860 GR:7 $1560 [$1050] [$1000]

First Prefix AGE GR:1 $788 GR:2 $862 GR:3 $900 GR:4 $1200 GR:5 $1500 [$1500] [$1500]

Last Prefix AHY GR:1 $750 GR:2 $816 GR:3 $850 GR:4 $1130 GR:5 $1400 [$1500] [$1450]

STAR Mid-range Prefix ZAG* GR:1 $7100 GR:2 $8400 GR:3 $9000 GR:4 $10600 GR:5 $12300 [$12250] [$12250]

First STAR Prefix ZAF* GR:1 $8700 GR:2 $10200 GR:3 $11000 GR:4 $12900 GR:5 $14800 [$13500] [$13500]

Last STAR Prefix ZAH* GR:1 $8700 GR:2 $10200 GR:3 $11000 GR:4 $12900 GR:5 $14800 [$14750] [$14750]

1968 Coombs/Randall Almost Uncirculated

Prefixes AGF to AHX $255 [$625]

First Prefix AGE $675 [$900]

Last Prefix AHY $525 [$875]

STAR Mid-range Prefix ZAG* $5300 [$9000]

First STAR Prefix ZAF* $6300 [$10000]

Last STAR Prefix ZAH* $6300 [$11000]

1968 Coombs/Randall Extremely Fine

Prefixes AGF to AHX $184 [$365]

First Prefix AGE $563 [$675]

Last Prefix AHY $480 [$1500] [$650]

STAR Mid-range Prefix ZAG* $3940 [$5250]

First STAR Prefix ZAF* $4730 [$5800]

Last STAR Prefix ZAH* $4730 [$6300]

1969 Phillips/Randall Uncirculated

Prefixes AHZ to BBD GR:1 $43 GR:2 $51 GR:3 $75 GR:4 $80 GR:5 $85 GR:6 $90 [$100] [$100]

First Prefix AHY GR:1 $1050 GR:2 $1150 GR:3 $1200 GR:4 $1550 GR:5 $1900 [$2200] [$2400]

Last Prefix BBE GR:1 $450 GR:2 $483 GR:3 $500 GR:4 $525 GR:5 $550 [$600] [$700]

STAR Mid-range Prefixes ZAJ* to ZAP* GR:1 $2830 GR:2 $3270 GR:3 $3500 GR:4 $4000 GR:5 $4500 [$4500] [$4500]

First STAR Prefix ZAH* GR:1 $2980 GR:2 $3450 GR:3 $3700 GR:4 $4230 GR:5 $4620 [$4750] [$4750]

Last STAR Prefix ZAQ* GR:1 $2980 GR:2 $3450 GR:3 $3700 GR:4 $4230 GR:5 $4750 [$4750] [$4750]

1969 Phillips/Randall Almost Uncirculated

Prefixes AHZ to BBD $32 [$50]

First Prefix AHY $900 [$1650]

Last Prefix BBE $400 [$550]

STAR Mid-range Prefixes ZAJ* to ZAP* $2150 [$3500]

First STAR Prefix ZAH* $2250 [$3700]

Last STAR Prefix ZAQ* $2250 [$3700]

1969 Phillips/Randall Extremely Fine

Prefixes AHZ to BBD $24 [$30]

First Prefix AHY $700 [$1150]

Last Prefix BBE $288 [$400]

STAR Mid-range Prefixes ZAJ* to ZAP* $1600 [$2150]

First STAR Prefix ZAH* $1680 [$2250]

Last STAR Prefix ZAQ* $1680 [$2250]

1972 Phillips/Wheeler Uncirculated 'Commonwealth of Australia'

Prefixes BBG to BLF GR:1 $52 GR:2 $60 GR:3 $65 GR:4 $78 GR:5 $90 GR:6 $100 GR:7 $105 [$110] [$110]

First Prefix BBF GR:1 $438 GR:2 $462 GR:3 $475 GR:4 $513 GR:5 $550 [$650] [$700]

Last Prefix BLG GR:1 $463 GR:2 $487 GR:3 $500 GR:4 $550 GR:5 $600 [$600] [$600]

1972 Phillips/Wheeler Almost Uncirculated 'Commonwealth of Australia'

Prefixes BBG to BLF $38 [$110] [$110]

First Prefix BBF $400 [$650] [$700]

Last Prefix BLG $425 [$600] [$600]

1972 Phillips/Wheeler Extremely Fine 'Commonwealth of Australia'

Prefixes BBG to BLF $28 [$35]

First Prefix BBF $288 [$450]

Last Prefix BLG $313 [$375]

1974 Phillips/Wheeler Uncirculated 'Australia'

Prefixes BLH to BYA GR:1 $52 GR:2 $60 GR:3 $65 GR:4 $89 GR:5 $113 GR:6 $132 GR:7 $152 [$100] [$95]

First Prefix BLG GR:1 $488 GR:2 $529 GR:3 $550 GR:4 $725 GR:5 $900 [$1100] [$1150]

Last Prefix BYB GR:1 $300 GR:2 $333 GR:3 $350 GR:4 $475 GR:5 $600 [$850] [$900]

1974 Phillips/Wheeler Almost Uncirculated 'Australia'

Prefixes BLH to BYA $38 [$45]

First Prefix BLG $425 [$800]

Last Prefix BYB $250 [$650]

1974 Phillips/Wheeler Extremely Fine 'Australia'

Prefixes BLH to BYA $28 [$28]

First Prefix BLG $313 [$500]

Last Prefix BYB $225 [$500]

1976 Knight/Wheeler Uncirculated

Prefixes BYD to CKD - Centre thread GR:1 $25 GR:2 $28 GR:3 $30 GR:4 $56 GR:5 $73 GR:6 $169 GR:7 $175 [$50] [$50]

First Prefix BYC - Centre thread GR:1 $213 GR:2 $237 GR:3 $250 GR:4 $313 GR:4 $375 [$375] [$425]

Last Prefix CKE - Centre thread GR:1 $200 GR:2 $217 GR:3 $225 GR:4 $288 GR:5 $350 [$550] [$650]

DBP - Thick paper [000000 to 500000] GR:1 $103 GR:2 $121 GR:3 $130 GR:4 $135 GR:5 $140 GR:6 $146 GR:7 $179 [$225] [$225]

DPB - Thin paper [500001 to 999999] GR:1 $103 GR:2 $121 GR:3 $130 GR:4 $138 GR:5 $358 [$200] [$200]

Prefixes CGC to CPI - Side thread GR:1 $21 GR:2 $23 GR:3 $24 GR:4 $30 GR:5 $80 GR:6 $90 GR:7 $95 [$40] [$40]

First Prefix CGB - Side thread GR:1 $188 GR:2 $196 GR:3 $200 GR:4 $250 GR:5 $300 [$550] [$650]

Last Prefix CPJ - Side thread GR:1 $188 GR:2 $196 GR:3 $200 GR:4 $250 GR:5 $300 [$500] [$550]

1976 Knight/Wheeler Almost Uncirculated

Prefixes BYD to CKD - Centre thread $20 [$50]

First Prefix BYC - Centre thread $175 [$425]

Prefix CKE - Centre thread $175 [$650]

DBP - Thick paper [000000 to 500000] $75 [$225]

DPB - Thin paper [500001 to 999999] $75 [$200]

Prefixes CGC to CPI - Side thread $16 [$40]

First Prefix CGB - Side thread $175 [$650]

Last Prefix CPJ - Side thread $175 [$550]

1976 Knight/Wheeler Extremely Fine

Prefixes BYD to CKD - Centre thread $17 [$18]

First Prefix BYC - Centre thread $138 [$185]

Prefix CKE - Centre thread $138 [$320]

DBP - Thick paper [000000 to 500000] $57 [$75]

DPB - Thin paper [500001 to 999999] $57 [$70]

Prefixes CGC to CPI - Side thread $14 [$15]

First Prefix CGB - Side thread $138 [$325]

Last Prefix CPJ - Side thread $138 [$235]

1979 Knight/Stone Uncirculated

Prefixes CPL to DGG GR:1 $5 GR:2 $6 GR:3 $10 GR:4 $12 GR:5 $20 GR:6 $59 GR:7 $108 [$18] [$16]

First Prefix CPK GR:1 $238 GR:2 $262 GR:3 $275 GR:4 $338 GR:5 $400 [$400] [$425]

Last Prefix DGH GR:1 $238 GR:2 $262 GR:3 $275 GR:4 $338 GR:5 $400 [$400] [ $400]

1979 Knight/Stone Almost Uncirculated

Prefixes CPL to DGG $4 [$10]

First Prefix CPK $200 [$300]

Last Prefix DGH $200 [$275]

1979 Knight/Stone Extremely Fine

Prefixes CPL to DGG $4 [$6]

First Prefix CPK $160 [$220]

Last Prefix DGH $160 [$200]

1982 Johnston/Stone Uncirculated

Prefixes DGK to DPR GR:1 $5 GR:2 $6 [$100] [$100]

First Prefix DGJ GR:1 $138 GR:2 $162 GR:3 $175 GR:4 $187 GR:5 $200 GR:6 $233 [$175] [$160]

Last Prefix DPS GR:1 $40 GR:2 $43 GR:3 $45 GR:4 $68 GR:5 $77 GR:6 $82 GR:7 $104 [$90] [$85]

1982 Johnston/Stone Almost Uncirculated

Prefixes DGK to DPR $4 [$6]

First Prefix DGJ $100 [$95]

Last Prefix DPS $34 [$45]

1982 Johnston/Stone Extremely Fine

Prefixes DGK to DPR $4 [$4]

First Prefix DGJ $85 [$70]

Last Prefix DPS $26 [$30]

UPDATED: 5th October 2026

About Australian Decimal Paper Banknotes

Australia’s Decimal Dawn in Paper Form...

Magazine Feature Article – Australian Numismatic Highlights
Title: The 1966 $1 Note with Prefix AAA706569 – Australia’s Decimal Dawn in Paper Form

Introduction: The First of a New Era

Australia’s decimal currency changeover in 1966 marked one of the most significant transformations in the nation’s monetary history. Among the most coveted artefacts from this transition is the very first paper banknote issued in the new system: the 1966 $1 note bearing the “AAA” prefix. Today, notes like AAA 706569 are prized by collectors for their historical significance, aesthetic design, and foundational role in decimal currency.

Prefix AAA – The Decimal Birthmark

The AAA prefix was the inaugural prefix used in the new decimal series that began circulating on 14 February 1966. It represented not only the first print run of $1 notes but also the first prefix of Australia’s decimal banknote era. These notes were issued under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia, signed by Coombs/Wilson, with Sir Walter Raleigh (inspired by John Gilbert’s painting of Captain Cook) on the front and native flora and fauna on the reverse.

The serial number AAA 706569 places this note well within the early stages of the initial batch, making it especially appealing to collectors looking to acquire a genuine slice of decimal currency history.

Design & Features

Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Douglas Glass and adapted by designer Gordon Andrews.
Reverse: Depicts Aboriginal art motifs and native animals in a bold design that acknowledged Indigenous culture—a progressive inclusion for its time.
Signatures: H.C. Coombs (Governor of the Reserve Bank) and R.J. Wilson (Secretary to the Treasury).
Printed by: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, on rag-based paper with a clear watermark of Captain Cook.

Why the AAA Prefix Matters

Collectors consider AAA notes significant due to their “first prefix” status. The Reserve Bank traditionally allocates the AAA000001 note to dignitaries or archives, so any note within the early numerical range—especially under serial number AAA 999999—is historically important.

In particular, low numbers such as AAA 000001 to AAA 100000 attract strong premiums. Notes like AAA 706569 sit within the mid-to-late early circulation run, making them desirable but still accessible for seasoned collectors.

Note: Condition heavily affects value. Crisp, flat, uncreased examples with bold inking and good centering command strong premiums.

Collector Insight

The AAA706569 note is a quintessential piece for collectors focused on:

Decimal transition notes (1966)
First prefix series (AAA)
Coombs/Wilson signatures
Complete 1966 denomination sets

This note also holds strong investment potential as demand for 1966 decimal-era currency grows, especially for notes with historical or low-prefix appeal.

Conclusion: A Milestone in Australian Paper Money

The 1966 $1 AAA706569 note is not merely paper—it’s a preserved moment in national history. As the first decimal denomination in circulation, it carries profound numismatic weight. Whether for passion or portfolio, acquiring such a note means holding a piece of Australia's economic transformation in your hands.

Editor’s Tip:
If you're buying a note like AAA706569, ensure it’s authenticated. Beware of forgeries or flattened circulated notes passed off as higher grade.

AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL PAPER banknotes

AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL PAPER banknotes

One Dollar 1966 - 1982