Serial Numbers
Not all denominations of Australian banknotes are produced every year. Instead, they are printed based on demand for new banknotes to replace those no longer fit for circulation. The information below details the serial number ranges for those banknotes printed each year. This information does not account for the serial numbers used on banknotes that are destroyed and therefore not issued.
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| Denomination | Prefix | Serial Number Range | Signatures Governor/Secretary to Treasury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | AA 21 – EJ 21 | 0000001 | 0786855 | Lowe/Kennedy |
| $20 | AA 21 – EA 21 | 0000001 | 0347323 | Lowe/Kennedy |
| $50 | AA 21 – EA 21 | 0000001 | 2184611 | Lowe/Kennedy |
| $50 | AA 21 – EA 21 | 2200000 | 5292426 | Lowe/Kennedy |
| $100 | AA 21 – EA 21 | 0000001 | 1459420 | Lowe/Kennedy |
Disclaimer
Some of the banknote prefix and serial number information has been compiled from incomplete records, and it is possible that banknotes have been issued with serial numbers outside of those published in the above tables. While every effort has been made by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to ensure the information is correct, the RBA accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information, nor any responsibility for financial loss or damage resulting from use of the information. The RBA recommends that users exercise care and judgement when using the information.