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John is travelling more regularly focusing on personal visits at the convenience of clients.

A spectacular 1920s Cerutty/Collins (R67c) note in superior condition and already commanding a great interest headlines our third edition of Portfolio which is now available.

On top of that, our previous listing of Type 1 $10 Specimen, which drew multiple orders, has led to a complete set now being available, but move fast, we expect tremendous interest.

Of course, just a few weeks out from the NZ election, and Kiwi notes are proving very popular right across the Australasian and South Pacific investment basin, while one of the world's most famous banknote 'errors' - the Seychelles 'SEX' note - punctuates an expanding range for British Colonial and QE II Portrait hunters.

It's a wonderful time to further explore your collectable and investment potential after the 2010 Cooper Review into Self-Managed Superannuation Funds heralded significant changes at legislative level, confirming banknotes as a legitimate and highly sought-after form of long-term investment.

In Edition 3 of Portfolio we offer a beautiful balance from the history-rich Australian 10 Shilling notes, the century-old first distinctive Commonwealth issues, a selection of highly sought after pre-decimal treasures, the five-note set commemorating the conversion to decimal currency on Valentine's Day 1966, and a stunning Specimen £1 from the Bank of New Zealand (already sold!).  Take a look, and delve into cherished history.

From all of us at John Pettit Rare Banknotes, I hope you enjoy Portfolio 3. 

Should you require a copy please contact the office directly on (02) 9235 0888 during business hours.

Kind regards

John Pettit

We will be exhibiting at the annual Australian Antique and Art Dealers Assocation at Randwick commencing on 7 September 2011 (gala preview) through until 11 September 2011.  

John Pettit will be a guest on the Money Show presented by Ross Greenwood on radio 2GB in Sydney and MTR1377 in Melbourne this evening after 7 p.m.  Tune in for the latest news in the world banknote market.

The latest edition of Portfolio is currently in production and it will be full of very interesting items for discerning collectors.

I attended the recent Memphis International Paper Money Show (the major U.S. bourse) after a gap of some eight years.  Memphis, like the rest of the U.S., is of course a very different place these days, with around a third of the Main Street shops vacant and some precincts completely derelict.

It’s important to keep in mind that the majority of notes you will handle will be made from some paper- which calls for particular care. While handling banknotes, be sure to observe the following guidelines to ensure that damage is avoided and care is taken...

The oldest existing bank note came from 14^th Century China- a 1000 cash note, 225 by 340 mm with a pile of coins depicted front and centre...

Grading banknotes accurately is more than discerning how damaged a note seems.  There is a basic level of understanding needed- an integral part of which is being able to recognise specific features of an original banknote. If you cannot identify these basic features- you won’t be able to draw any significant conclusions as to a note’s...

Accompanying this article is an illustration of an unissued banknote, prepared for the Sydney Banking Company of Sydney. Of the banknotes prepared for issue by the Australian Banking Company, but never placed into circulation, this banknote is one of two types known to exist [i] . The Australian Banking Company failed in dramatic...

During the 1820s New South Wales went through prosperous times but only one bank was reaping the benefits of the boom. While some companies had been issuing private notes for a number of years, such as the Waterloo Company, banking business was limited to the Bank of New South Wales. In January 1826 the Bank declared an impressive...