Five pounds 1924 to 1933 - Price guide and values
This note, designed and printed by Thomas S. Harrison, is longer and narrower than earlier issues. It was introduced to improve production efficiency by allowing 6 notes instead of 4 to be printed on each sheet. The reverse design of the Hawkesbury River was retained and additional security features were added. A basketweave watermark was used around the borders and the denomination appears in watermarks in the center of the note.
Approximately 11,290,400 five pound notes were printed between 1924 and 1927 with James Kell's signature, firstly as Chairman, Note Issue Department, and changing to Governor of the Commonwealth Bank in 1927. The Kell/Collins signature combination was printed in both black and dark blue. Examination by holding the note up to light may be necessary to determine the colour used on a particular note.
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.
Riddle-Sheehan
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes Q27 and Q28 | - | - | $900 | $1,800 | $4,950 | $12,300 | $19,000 |
| Prefix Q26 | - | - | $1,080 | $2,030 | $5,900 | $13,300 | $20,000 |
| Prefix Q29 | - | - | $1,080 | $2,030 | $5,900 | $13,300 | $20,000 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes Q27 and Q28 | $25,800 | $30,200 | $32,500 | $46,300 | $60,000 | - | - |
| Prefix Q26 | $27,500 | $32,500 | $35,000 | $48,800 | $62,500 | - | - |
| Prefix Q29 | $27,500 | $32,500 | $35,000 | $48,800 | $62,500 | - | - |
Average prices of certified Five pounds 1924 to 1933 Riddle-Sheehan sold at auctions
Kell-Collins
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes Q1 to Q4 - Black signatures | - | - | $1,060 | $2,160 | $4,260 | $9,100 | $17,000 |
| Prefix Q0 - Black signatures | - | - | $1,340 | $2,770 | $7,000 | $13,800 | $19,800 |
| Prefix Q5 - Black signatures | - | - | $1,510 | $3,040 | $5,700 | $14,900 | $21,000 |
| Prefix Q5 - Blue signatures | - | - | $2,030 | $4,610 | $9,700 | $80,400 | $95,000 |
| Prefix Q6 - Blue signatures | - | - | $1,800 | $3,830 | $8,100 | $15,100 | $21,300 |
| Prefix Q7 - Blue signatures | - | - | $2,140 | $5,100 | $11,000 | $21,800 | $31,300 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes Q1 to Q4 - Black signatures | $32,300 | $42,300 | $47,500 | $65,000 | $82,500 | - | - |
| Prefix Q0 - Black signatures | $36,100 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $70,500 | $88,500 | - | - |
| Prefix Q5 - Black signatures | $38,600 | $50,300 | $56,300 | $75,600 | $95,000 | - | - |
| Prefix Q5 - Blue signatures | $98,000 | $99,000 | $99,500 | $100,000 | $118,800 | - | - |
| Prefix Q6 - Blue signatures | $45,000 | $60,700 | $68,800 | $86,300 | $103,800 | - | - |
| Prefix Q7 - Blue signatures | $58,800 | $76,900 | $86,300 | $107,500 | $128,800 | - | - |
Average prices of certified Five pounds 1924 to 1933 Kell-Collins sold at auctions
Riddle-Heathershaw
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefix Q11 - Note Issue Dept. | - | - | $9,500 | $18,200 | $37,100 | $69,400 | $97,500 |
| Prefix Q12 - Note Issue Dept. | - | - | $13,700 | $26,600 | $48,400 | $85,000 | $116,300 |
| Prefixes Q12 to Q25 - Commonwealth | - | - | $428 | $1,060 | $2,930 | $6,000 | $6,600 |
| Prefix Q11 - Commonwealth | - | - | $653 | $1,510 | $3,040 | $6,900 | $10,400 |
| Prefix Q26 - Commonwealth | - | - | $574 | $1,310 | $2,590 | $5,600 | $8,300 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefix Q11 - Note Issue Dept. | $126,300 | $145,200 | $155,000 | $197,500 | $240,000 | - | - |
| Prefix Q12 - Note Issue Dept. | $146,500 | $166,500 | $176,800 | $182,100 | $187,500 | - | - |
| Prefixes Q12 to Q25 - Commonwealth | $12,600 | $15,200 | $16,500 | $19,100 | $28,300 | - | - |
| Prefix Q11 - Commonwealth | $14,600 | $17,300 | $18,800 | $25,400 | $32,000 | - | - |
| Prefix Q26 - Commonwealth | $12,600 | $15,500 | $17,000 | $23,300 | $29,500 | - | - |
Average prices of certified Five pounds 1924 to 1933 Riddle-Heathershaw sold at auctions
Kell-Heathershaw
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes Q8 to Q10 - Note Issue Dept. | - | - | $1,420 | $2,700 | $7,000 | $13,900 | $20,000 |
| Prefix Q7 - Note Issue Dept. | - | - | $1,780 | $3,260 | $9,700 | $18,500 | $26,300 |
| Prefix Q11 - Note Issue Dept. | - | - | $2,030 | $3,710 | $10,400 | $20,100 | $28,800 |
| Prefixes Q8 to Q10 - Commonwealth | - | - | $1,340 | $2,590 | $4,360 | $12,900 | $19,000 |
| Prefix Q7 - Commonwealth | - | - | $1,640 | $3,600 | $7,700 | $16,100 | $23,800 |
| Prefix Q11 - Commonwealth | - | - | $1,580 | $3,830 | $7,800 | $16,200 | $23,800 |
| Varieties | UNC-60 | UNC-62 | CUNC-63 | CUNC-64 | GUNC-65 | GUNC-66 | GUNC-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefixes Q8 to Q10 - Note Issue Dept. | $38,000 | $49,900 | $56,000 | $73,600 | $91,300 | - | - |
| Prefix Q7 - Note Issue Dept. | $43,600 | $55,100 | $61,000 | $81,100 | $101,300 | - | - |
| Prefix Q11 - Note Issue Dept. | $47,400 | $59,700 | $66,000 | $86,100 | $106,300 | - | - |
| Prefixes Q8 to Q10 - Commonwealth | $37,000 | $48,900 | $55,000 | $71,900 | $88,800 | - | - |
| Prefix Q7 - Commonwealth | $46,100 | $60,900 | $68,500 | $88,000 | $107,500 | - | - |
| Prefix Q11 - Commonwealth | $46,300 | $61,100 | $68,800 | $91,300 | $113,800 | - | - |
Average prices of certified Five pounds 1924 to 1933 Kell-Heathershaw sold at auctions
Last update : Monday, September 25, 2023
