Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 - Price guide and values
The new $1, $2, $10 and $20 banknotes were issued on 14 February 1966. Charles Kingsford Smith and Lawrence Hargrave appeared on the $20 note. They symbolised Australia's significant contribution to aviation and aeronautics.
You can see the list of signatures on australian banknotes. To help you to know the meaning of grades such as G, VG, F, VF, EF, AU, UNC, etc., you can jump to the grading section. View the average prices of certified banknotes sold at auctions.
Fraser-Evans
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes RZW to ADJ | - | - | - | $20.00 | $30.60 | $39.00 | $44.00 |
| Prefix RZV | - | - | - | $54.00 | $99.00 | $149 | $188 |
| Prefix ADK | - | - | - | $25.20 | $35.10 | $45.80 | $52.50 |
| Prefix AAA | - | - | - | $35.10 | $51.80 | $70.00 | $82.50 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes RZW to ADJ | $54.50 | $61.40 | $65.00 | $89.10 |
$113 |
$115 |
$136 |
| Prefix RZV | $213 | $229 | $238 | $306 | $375 | - | - |
| Prefix ADK | $62.50 | $69.10 | $72.50 | $104 | $210 | - | - |
| Prefix AAA | $101 | $114 | $120 | $150 | $180 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes RZW to ADJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix RZV | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix ADK | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix AAA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Fraser-Evans sold at auctions
Johnston-Stone
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes VFW to VQJ | - | - | - | $24.80 | $42.80 | $68.80 | $90.00 |
| Prefix VFV | - | - | - | $106 | $225 | $319 | $388 |
| Prefix VQK | - | - | - | $101 | $203 | $294 | $363 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes VFW to VQJ | $116 | $134 | $143 | $161 | $162 | $165 | $170 |
| Prefix VFV | $450 | $491 | $513 | $656 | $800 | - | - |
| Prefix VQK | $419 | $456 | $475 | $600 | $725 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes VFW to VQJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix VFV | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix VQK | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Johnston-Stone sold at auctions
Johnston-Fraser
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes VQM to EYC - OCRB | - | - | - | $20.70 | $27.00 | $37.50 | $45.00 |
| Prefix VQL - OCRB | - | - | - | $60.80 | $101 | $144 | $175 |
| Prefix EYD - OCRB | - | - | - | $74.30 | $146 | $219 | $275 |
| Prefixes EJZ to ENA - Gothic | - | - | - | $78.80 | $164 | $200 | $275 |
| Prefix EJY - Gothic | - | - | - | $119 | $270 | $438 | $575 |
| Prefix ENB - Gothic | - | - | - | $259 | $439 | $669 | $850 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes VQM to EYC - OCRB | $58.80 | $67.80 | $70.00 | $92.50 | $133 | $144 | $150 |
| Prefix VQL - OCRB | $200 | $217 | $225 | $294 | $363 | - | - |
| Prefix EYD - OCRB | $363 | $420 | $450 | $525 | $600 | - | - |
| Prefixes EJZ to ENA - Gothic | $455 | $506 |
$510 |
$520 |
$530 |
$540 |
$550 |
| Prefix EJY - Gothic | $681 | $751 | $788 | $994 | $1,200 | $1,280 | $1,350 |
| Prefix ENB - Gothic | $1,030 | $1,140 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,850 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes VQM to EYC - OCRB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix VQL - OCRB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix EYD - OCRB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefixes EJZ to ENA - Gothic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix EJY - Gothic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix ENB - Gothic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Johnston-Fraser sold at auctions
Fraser-Higgins
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes EYF to RKA | - | - | - | $26.10 | $33.80 | $45.00 | $52.50 |
| Prefix EYE | - | - | - | $60.80 | $119 | $178 | $223 |
| Prefix RKB | - | - | - | $69.80 | $135 | $200 | $250 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes EYF to RKA | $67.50 | $77.40 | $82.50 | $116 | $150 | - | - |
| Prefix EYE | $255 | $276 | $288 | $375 | $463 | - | - |
| Prefix RKB | $288 | $312 | $325 | $431 | $538 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes EYF to RKA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix EYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix RKB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Fraser-Higgins sold at auctions
Fraser-Cole
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes RHH to ABP | - | - | - | $20.30 | $30.60 | $40.30 | $46.50 |
| Prefix RHG | - | - | - | $58.50 | $119 | $179 | $225 |
| Prefix ABQ | - | - | - | $81.00 | $151 | $284 | $400 |
| Prefix AAA | - | - | - | $31.50 | $45.00 | $63.30 | $76.50 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes RHH to ABP | $57.80 | $65.20 | $69.00 | $94.50 | $127 | - | - |
| Prefix RHG | $263 | $287 | $300 | $381 | $463 | - | - |
| Prefix ABQ | $513 | $587 | $625 | $769 | $913 | - | - |
| Prefix AAA | $97.00 | $111 | $118 | $148 | $155 | $156 | $158 |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes RHH to ABP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix RHG | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix ABQ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix AAA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Fraser-Cole sold at auctions
Phillips-Wheeler
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XEW to XGX | - | - | - | $45.00 | $99.00 | $168 | $225 |
| Prefix XEV | - | - | - | $117 | $225 | $300 | $312 |
| Prefix XGY - Commonwealth | - | - | - | $122 | $203 | $366 | $450 |
| Prefix XGY - Australia | - | - | - | $270 | $495 | $700 | $850 |
| Prefixes XGZ to XLG | - | - | - | $157 | $293 | $428 | $530 |
| Prefix XLH | - | - | - | $117 | $230 | $315 | $375 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XEW to XGX | $270 | $300 |
$300 |
$305 |
$310 |
$315 |
$320 |
| Prefix XEV | $456 | $502 | $525 | $675 | $825 | - | - |
| Prefix XGY - Commonwealth | $506 | $543 | $563 | $591 | $774 | - | - |
| Prefix XGY - Australia | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,250 | $1,780 | $2,300 | - | - |
| Prefixes XGZ to XLG | $658 | $742 | $785 | $1,090 | $1,400 | - | - |
| Prefix XLH | $438 | $479 | $500 | $631 | $763 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XEW to XGX | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XEV | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XGY - Commonwealth | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XGY - Australia | - | - | - | $3,770 | - |
- | - |
| Prefixes XGZ to XLG | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XLH | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Phillips-Wheeler sold at auctions
Knight-Wheeler
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XLK to XST - Centre thread | - | - | - | $38.30 | $74.30 | $128 | $173 |
| Prefix XLJ - Centre thread | - | - | - | $106 | $203 | $288 | $350 |
| Prefix XSU - Centre thread | - | - | - | $113 | $187 | $291 | $375 |
| Prefixes XQS to XUY - Side thread | - | - | - | $51.80 | $108 | $171 | $223 |
| Prefix XQR - Side thread | - | - | - | $450 | $1,350 | $2,250 | $3,000 |
| Prefix XUZ - Side thread | - | - | - | $133 | $248 | $356 | $438 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XLK to XST - Centre thread | $199 | $216 | $225 | $311 | $398 | - | - |
| Prefix XLJ - Centre thread | $413 | $454 | $475 | $575 | $675 | - | - |
| Prefix XSU - Centre thread | $444 | $489 | $513 | $631 | $750 | - | - |
| Prefixes XQS to XUY - Side thread | $275 | $310 | $328 | $409 | $490 | $525 | $560 |
| Prefix XQR - Side thread | $3,500 | $3,830 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $6,000 | - | - |
| Prefix XUZ - Side thread | $494 | $531 | $550 | $700 | $850 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XLK to XST - Centre thread | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XLJ - Centre thread | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XSU - Centre thread | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefixes XQS to XUY - Side thread | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XQR - Side thread | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XUZ - Side thread | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Knight-Wheeler sold at auctions
Knight-Stone
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XVB to VDQ - Gothic | - | - | - | $25.20 | $42.80 | $72.50 | $95.00 |
| Prefix XVA - Gothic | - | - | - | $76.50 | $153 | $210 | $250 |
| Prefix VDQ - Gothic | - | - | - | $99.00 | $214 | $306 | $375 |
| Prefixes VDS to VGW - OCRB | - | - | - | $32.90 | $72.00 | $118 | $155 |
| Prefix VDR - OCRB | - | - | - | $167 | $428 | $650 | $825 |
| Prefix VGX - OCRB | - | - | - | $101 | $214 | $300 | $363 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XVB to VDQ - Gothic | $116 | $134 | $143 | $183 | $190 | $200 | $220 |
| Prefix XVA - Gothic | $294 | $323 | $338 | $431 | $525 | - | - |
| Prefix VDQ - Gothic | $438 | $479 | $500 | $625 | $750 | - | - |
| Prefixes VDS to VGW - OCRB | $190 | $213 | $225 | $281 | $300 |
$310 |
$320 |
| Prefix VDR - OCRB | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,450 | $1,730 | - | - |
| Prefix VGX - OCRB | $431 | $477 | $500 | $625 | $750 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XVB to VDQ - Gothic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XVA - Gothic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix VDQ - Gothic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefixes VDS to VGW - OCRB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix VDR - OCRB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix VGX - OCRB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Knight-Stone sold at auctions
Phillips-Fraser
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes EVK to EYC | - | - | - | $25.20 | $37.40 | $50.30 | $59.00 |
| Prefix EVJ | - | - | - | $67.50 | $124 | $194 | $250 |
| Prefix EYD | - | - | $49.50 | $94.50 | $164 | $235 | $288 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes EVK to EYC | $74.50 | $84.70 | $90.00 | $122 | $125 | $133 | $142 |
| Prefix EVJ | $288 | $312 | $325 | $425 | $525 | - | - |
| Prefix EYD | $363 | $412 | $438 | $475 | $513 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes EVK to EYC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix EVJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix EYD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Phillips-Fraser sold at auctions
Coombs-Wilson
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XAB to XBN | - | - | - | $22.50 | $29.30 | $41.30 | $50.00 |
| Prefix XAA | - | - | - | $65.30 | $131 | $220 | $268 |
| Prefix XBP | - | - | - | $85.50 | $169 | $186 | $288 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XAB to XBN | $61.30 | $68.70 | $72.50 | $111 | $150 | $530 | - |
| Prefix XAA | $353 | $390 | $410 | $555 | $666 | - | - |
| Prefix XBP | $331 | $360 | $375 | $488 | $530 | $569 | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XAB to XBN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XAA | - | - | - | $3,430 | - | - | - |
| Prefix XBP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Coombs-Wilson sold at auctions
Coombs-Randall
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefix XBQ | - | - | - | - | $260 | $850 | $2,300 |
| Prefix XBR | - | - | - | $416 | $856 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Prefix XBS | - | - | - | $653 | $1,580 | $2,120 | $3,500 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefix XBQ | - | - | - | - | $3,660 | $3,700 | - |
| Prefix XBR | $3,680 | $4,450 | $4,850 | $7,000 | $9,100 | - | - |
| Prefix XBS | $5,000 | $6,000 | $6,500 | $8,800 | $11,100 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefix XBQ | - | - | - | - | $2,980 | - | - |
| Prefix XBR | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XBS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Coombs-Randall sold at auctions
Phillips-Randall
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XBT to XET | - | - | - | $40.50 | $90.00 | $142 | $157 |
| Prefix XBS | - | - | - | $101 | $225 | $319 | $388 |
| Prefix XEU | - | - | - | $96.80 | $191 | $196 | $210 |
| Prefix ZXA* | - | - | - | $923 | $2,970 | $6,800 | $10,400 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XBT to XET | $245 | $275 | $290 | $315 | $413 | - | - |
| Prefix XBS | $450 | $491 | $513 | $650 | $788 | - | - |
| Prefix XEU | $321 | $414 | $463 | $594 | $725 | - | - |
| Prefix ZXA* | $14,400 | $17,100 | $18,500 | $22,000 | $25,500 | - | - |
| Varieties | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes XBT to XET | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XBS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix XEU | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prefix ZXA* | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Average prices of certified Twenty dollars 1966 to 1993 Phillips-Randall sold at auctions
Varieties and details
Commonwealth
Phillips-Wheeler banknotes of 1972.
Australia
Phillips-Wheeler banknotes of 1974.
Thread (center thread and side thread)
Starting in 1974, the Reserve Bank added a metallic security thread down the centre of banknotes as a new security feature. Because the center position is also the place where people fold their banknotes, they used prematurely. This is why the Reserve Bank moved the position of the thread to the side. The location of the thread (a dark line) can easily be found by looking at the banknote with enough lights passing through it.
Gothic
It refers to the font used for the serial number. Gothic font is narrow compared to the OCRB one.
OCRB
It refers to the font used for the serial number. OCRB (Optical Character Recognition) font is narrow compared to the Gothic one. OCRB function was to facilitate the optical character recognition operations by specific electronic devices. It was accepted as the world standard in 1973.
Star (*)
It refers to the star (pre-decimal) or asterix (decimal) that can be found at the end of the serial number to indicates replacement notes.
You can find known star notes in the registry.
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