The World's finest selection of Australian and British Commonwealth Banknotes
John Pettit – Australia's leading Rare Banknote Dealers
John Pettit Rare Banknotes offers a superb array of banknotes from around the world with a particular focus on Australian and British Commonwealth paper currency supported by almost half a century of expert knowledge, research and understanding of the banknote market worldwide. As well as their historical significance and eye appeal, rare banknotes can offer substantial financial returns, making them an excellent choice for personal investment and Self Managed Super Funds, especially in times of high volatility.
Many investors are looking for investment opportunities that provide for steady growth with an absence of the gyrations seen on world stockmarkets. This is borne out by John's attendance at the Singapore and Maastricht (Valkenburg) 2012 shows where he sold many high end Australian and British Colonial items to buyers chasing tangible assets. This in spite of the relatively high Australian dollar and is in distinct contrast to the negative sentiment which continues to weigh very heavily on global stockmarkets. The property markets are also very soft around the world. It is no wonder that savvy investors are seeking alternative markets to preserve and grow their asset base.
The following article which features some beautiful items from the latest edition of Portfolio may be of interest to our clients: Nostalgia of note
A premium publication aimed at the advanced collector and investor, complimentary copies of our Portfolio magazine including back issues are available by ringing the office on 02 9235 0888 during business hours or emailing us at info@johnpettit.com.
Special offer: We are attending the Memphis Show in June 2012. To mark our visit to the USA we would like to offer a two for one book offer - simply purchase our book, Australian History 1901-2001 As Seen Through Banknotes and we will also send you a copy of the companion volume 'American History - As Seen Through Currency'. Both of these publications have superb production values and are wonderfully illustrated. This offer is available until the end of June 2012. Phone and email orders accepted.
Clients will also see that we have been very active recently in adding a lot of nice material to our website. Happy browsing.
Collecting & investing in banknotes
Banknotes are such a routine part of life that they pass in and out of our wallets without a second thought. However, even a brief, enquiring glance at a banknote reveals a wealth of fascinating information. Often, this first considered glance will lead to a lifetime of passionate collecting.
