‘Holy grail’ among rare sale of ‘holey dollars’
Australia’s first currency, the “holey dollars” and “dumps” that inspire the Macquarie logo, rarely come to auction. Now 12 will appear in a single sale.
Elizabeth Fortescue
Next time you find a $10 note in your pocket, have a glance before you let it go. What you’re holding could buy you more than a couple of coffees.
Leski Auctions’ latest catalogue features an Australian $10 note with an estimate of $300 to $500, all because the note says Commonwealth of Australia along the top edge.
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