1939-40 Sheehan/McFarlane Five Pound Note
Obverse:George VI & Coat of Arms.
Reverse:Commerce Scene
Signatories:H. J. Sheehan, Governor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
S. G. McFarlane, Secretary to the Treasury.
Size:180.34mm (width), 78.74mm (height).
Composition:Paper - 77 gsm.
Watermark:Captain Cook in centre oval.
'FIVE' behind each signature.
Mintage:13,743,000
Serial
Numbers:		R over numeral
R/20 338001 to R/34 081000.

Valuation :
1939-40 Sheehan/McFarlane Five Pound Note

Very
Good		FineVery
Fine		Extra
Fine		Almost
Uncirc.		Crisp Flat
Uncirc.
2002751604501,5503,2505,500

Notes:

It was three years after the death of King George V before the design on the front of the five pound note was modified. George VI's portrait replaced that of the George V and the watermark was changed to Captain James Cook. The design of the note remained unchanged throughout his reign, with only the signatories being modified. The first signature combination - Sheehan/McFarlane - was printed in blue, while the remaining combinations until 1954 were printed in black.

Approximately 136,956,000 five pound notes were produced between 1939 and 1954 when a new design with Sir John Franklin on the front and a primary industry mural on the back was introduced.

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