100 Australian Pounds (1933 – 1939 Series)

The 100 Australian Pounds banknote issued between 1933 and 1939 represents one of the highest denominations produced for circulation within Australia’s pre-decimal monetary system. Printed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the note was primarily intended for large commercial transactions and banking use rather than everyday spending. Its refined engraving, balanced composition, and restrained brown colour palette reflect the seriousness and prestige associated with high-value currency during the interwar period.

On the front of the banknote appears a central portrait of King George V within an oval frame, symbolising the constitutional authority of the Commonwealth. The title Commonwealth of Australia is displayed prominently across the upper section, while the legal tender statement is printed in formal script across the centre. The denomination ONE HUNDRED POUNDS runs along the lower margin, and £100 devices appear in each corner within elaborate decorative cartouches. A circular watermark window sits at the left, balanced by the Australian Coat of Arms on the right. Fine guilloché patterns fill the background, creating a complex structure designed to deter counterfeiting.

The reverse presents an engraved allegorical agricultural scene centred on livestock handling and rural activity. Figures working alongside animals are depicted within a raised panel, surrounded by symmetrical ornamental framing. Large 100 pounds inscriptions appear on either side, integrated into curved decorative supports. The monochrome engraving emphasises line precision and depth rather than colour contrast, a hallmark of high-value banknote printing of the era.

Due to its age and withdrawal from circulation, the 100 Australian Pounds (1933–1939) cannot be exchanged at banks or standard currency bureaux and is usually encountered in collections, estates, or archived financial documents. If you would like to exchange foreign coins and notes, our UK-based service offers a straightforward solution.

• Indicate the quantity of 100 Australian Pound banknotes you want to exchange

• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button

• Your online account now shows the exchange value

High-denomination historic notes like this often fall completely outside modern banking processes, leaving owners unsure how to realise any value. We specialise in exchanging leftover currency for individuals, charities, and businesses across the UK, providing a secure and trusted way to convert obsolete foreign banknotes into pounds when traditional exchange providers cannot assist.