1985 $20 Johnston & Fraser R409b Gothic – Consecutive Pair – PCGS 65 PPQ

An exceptional certified consecutive pair of Australia’s scarce 1985 Johnston/Fraser $20 Gothic Serial banknotes, with both notes independently graded PCGS Gem Uncirculated 65 PPQ.

Serial numbered ELQ 964847 and ELQ 964848, the two notes have remained together as a consecutive pair and both achieved the same Gem Uncirculated grade.

The R409b is distinguished by its Gothic-style serial numbering, introduced during the Johnston/Fraser issue and used for a comparatively short production period. The variety is considerably scarcer than the standard R409a OCR-B issue and has become an important type for collectors of Australian decimal paper currency. 

Banknote Details

• Denomination: $20 × 2
• Issue: 1985 Johnston/Fraser
• Renniks: R409b
• Pick: P-46e
• Variety: Gothic Typeface
• Signatures: R.A. Johnston & B.W. Fraser
• Serial Numbers: ELQ 964847–ELQ 964848
• Consecutive Pair: Yes
• Grade: PCGS Gem UNC 65 PPQ – both notes
• PCGS Population: 6 graded at 65, with only 1 graded higher
• Plate: G

Both notes have received the desirable PPQ (Premium Paper Quality) designation.

The combination of the scarce R409b Gothic variety, consecutive serial numbers, matching Gem UNC 65 PPQ grades and a PCGS population with only one example graded higher makes this a particularly attractive pair for the advanced Australian banknote collector.

The exact consecutive PCGS-certified pair pictured is the pair you will receive.