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Collectors particularly appreciate these transitional sets as they document the changeover between banknote issues and preserve notes that may have otherwise disappeared from circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe combination of historical significance, official presentation, and limited availability has made these folders increasingly popular with collectors of Australian banknotes and numismatic memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhether you’re building a collection of Australian currency, commemorative banknote issues, or Note Printing Australia releases, the 1993 First \u0026amp; Last $10 Banknote Folder is a fascinating piece of Australia’s financial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Note Printing Australia (NPA) release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures “First and Last” $10 Australian banknotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommemorates a significant transition in Australian currency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in an official collector folder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights the evolution of Australian banknote design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with Australian banknote collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric numismatic and monetary collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display and educational piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Coin Shed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186931048600,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9893\/1096\/files\/tempImageeowKcg.jpg?v=1780377967"},{"product_id":"1995-npa-first-last-5-banknote-folder","title":"1995 NPA First \u0026 Last $5 Banknote Folder","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 1995 NPA First \u0026amp; Last $5 Banknote Folder is a highly collectible Australian currency release that commemorates the transition between two important generations of Australian five-dollar banknotes. 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