2012 CSIRO Trial Polymer Banknote - The Charles Darwin GUARDIAN® Note

CSIRO Trial Polymer Banknote – The Charles Darwin GUARDIAN® Test Note

Own a piece of currency history with this uncirculated Australia $50.00 CSIRO Trial Polymer Banknote. This specimen was produced to showcase cutting-edge printing and security technologies. A testament to innovation, the note features HMS Beagle and the Indian Ocean on the obverse, with a portrait of Charles Darwin on the reverse. Expertly crafted by Orell Füssli Security Printing Ltd of Switzerland, it represents the pinnacle of security and artistry in banknote evolution.

Key Features and Technology

• Historical Significance: This trial note was a pivotal step in the global journey toward polymer currency. Developed through collaboration between the CSIRO, the University of Melbourne, and the Reserve Bank of Australia, Guardian substrate technology is now used by over 30 central banks worldwide.
• Cutting-Edge Security: The note boasts a range of state-of-the-art elements including Metalix, Vignette, WinBOSS, MultiCLR, Double-sided Intaglio, Frameless Windows, Shadow Images, KINEGRAM ZERO.ZERO®, and SPARK® by SICPA.
• Numismatic Pedigree: This issue is officially listed on polymernotes.de under Australian Decimal Banknotes, solidifying its status among serious collectors of world currency and specimens.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: c. 2012
• Issuer: Innovia Security Pty Ltd (in collaboration with CSIRO)
• Printer: Orell Füssli Security Printing Ltd (Switzerland)
• Substrate: Guardian® Polymer
• Theme: Charles Darwin / HMS Beagle
• Denomination: $50 (Trial/Specimen)
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Packaging: Original official presentation folder

Condition and Presentation

• Condition: This note is in uncirculated condition, retaining its original crispness, vibrant colours, and sharp edges.
• Presentation: Housed in its original, official Innovia Security Pty Ltd presentation folder. The folder provides detailed technical information regarding the remarkable security features embedded in the note.
• Rarity Note: These folders are exceptionally rare, with only a few hundred known to exist in this complete format.
• Note on Serial Numbers: Please be advised that the serial number on the banknote you receive may differ from the one shown in the listing images. All notes are of a consistent uncirculated grade.