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25th Anniversary Banknote Portfolio (Issued in 1991)

Includes 4 pre-decimal notes, each with a last prefix: 10/-; £1; £5 and £10

Includes 4 paper decimal notes, each with a first prefix: $1; $2; $10 and $20

Each of the 8 notes has matched serial numbers


One of the most presentable numismatic items ever released in Australia.

Note Printing Australia and the Reserve Bank released just 800 rare banknote portfolios to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of decimal currency in 1991.

This was followed up in 1994 by another banknote portfolio that commemorated three different anniversaries of the remaining notes circulating in Australia at that time.

These folders include one of each of the last 1,000 ten shilling, one pound, five pounds and ten pound notes ever printed in Australia, and also include one of each of the first one dollar, two dollar, ten dollar; twenty dollar; fifty dollar and one hundred dollar paper notes ever printed in Australia.

All of these notes were taken from Reserve Bank archives, have matched serial numbers and are incredibly rare.

These sets are something that even the most uninterested non-collector can appreciate as being historic and valuable - they are a perfect heirloom to pass down through the family.

By a strange twist of the free market, the value of the album is significantly lower than the current catalogue value of the individual notes it contains ($5,500 as opposed to $13,000).

A superbly presented set containing notes in original condition and with matched serials simply has to be worth more than a set put together note by note.

Incredible Value When Compared to The Type I Specimen Banknote Set From 1966

Following Australia's change to decimal currency in 1966, a very exclusive number of presentation folders were issued to various governmental dignitaries and senior banking personnel involved with the design and issue of Australia's new notes. It's estimated that only 120 of these sets were issued, and each includes two specimens of each new Australian note. (Each specimen has matched “000000” serial numbers, and is overprinted with the word “SPECIMEN”.) For many years specimen notes have been the sole domain of a clique of senior government & banking officials. Highly prized by the collector market, the "Type I" specimen note set from 1966 (including 8 notes) will set you back at least $39,500.

The 25th anniversary portfolio is very similar to the specimen presentation sets, in that it also contains Reserve Bank archival material; the notes have very low, fully matched serial numbers; and they are also superbly presented.

The Mind-Boggling Rarity of Fully Matched Serial Numbers:

There is little doubt that collectors pay a premium for a set of banknotes with matched serial numbers – not only for how attractive they look, but also for their exclusivity and sheer rarity. So just how rare is a set of notes with matched serial numbers?

Banknotes are distributed as the economy requires, on a geographical basis. Accordingly, the first batch of $1 notes may have been sent to Sydney, the next to Melbourne, and so on. The first batch of $2 notes however may have been sent to Perth and the next to Brisbane. So even if you were first in line at your local bank branch on February 14th 1966, you wouldn't have had batches of similarly numbered notes to choose from. Not only that, but over 270 million notes were printed in Australia in 1965 & 1966 – you would've had a far better chance of winning the lottery than getting a series with numbers that were even within cooee of each other.

Solid Underlying Demand

Following the removal of the $1 notes from circulation and the introduction of our "plastic fantastic" notes, collector interest in Australian notes increased markedly. There is a great deal of collector demand for the standard pre-decimal, paper decimal and even polymer decimal notes used each day by Australians around the country. As values of the standard notes rise, so does the value of the 25th Anniversary Banknote Portfolio.

Additional Demand from a Broader Base Due to the Superb Presentation

These portfolios were designed by the R.B.A. to be an enduring testament to the change in decimal currency in 1966 - an event that was undoubtedly the greatest change to Australia's monetary system in the 20th century.

Just the fact that one of the introductory pages features the signatures of the Treasurer and the Secretary to the Reserve Bank indicates that preparation for the release of this set involved the RBA's management at the highest level.

One feature that really sets this album apart is the incredible attention to detail shown in the design and manufacture of the folder. It is clear that the inner pages were prepared by a graphic designer - design elements from each of the notes included is shown throughout, each page is a pleasure to look at.

The stitching of the leather binding is of the highest quality - the fact that it's even been made in leather is remarkable! All of these factors combine in an item that is of the highest quality, which means that in turn it appeals to a far broader market of potential buyers than simply banknote collectors alone. I know of more than a few owners of this impressive album who simply have it at home as something they can pass down through the family, they enjoy it for it's unique history rather than another type of investment that needs to be checked every day of the week.

Banknotes withheld from circulation are normally reserved for presentation purposes to V.I.P's & government dignitaries.

There is absolutely no doubt at all that these folders have stood up well to the test of time.

SKU: 16922

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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Uncirculated $700.00 Available Now View Product
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1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Double Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bi Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Double Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bi Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Double Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bi Uncirculated $195.00 Available Now View Product
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1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Double Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bi Uncirculated Bundle of 100 Notes 1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Double Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bi Uncirculated Bundle of 100 Notes 1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Double Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bi Uncirculated Bundle of 100 Notes $12,500.00 Available Now View Product
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1979 $1 Bundle of 100 Notes Knight/Stone R77 - No Strap 1979 $1 Bundle of 100 Notes Knight/Stone R77 - No Strap 1979 $1 Bundle of 100 Notes Knight/Stone R77 - No Strap $450.00 Available Now View Product
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1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone R77 Uncirculated 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone R77 Uncirculated 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone R77 Uncirculated $10.00 Available Now View Product
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1982 $1 Note Bundle Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Bundle Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Bundle Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated $450.00 Available Now View Product
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1982 $1 Note Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated $5.00 Available Now View Product
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1966 $1 Note AAA First Prefix Coombs/Wilson R71F about Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note AAA First Prefix Coombs/Wilson R71F about Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note AAA First Prefix Coombs/Wilson R71F about Uncirculated $395.00
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1966 $1 Note AAA First Prefix Coombs/Wilson R71F Fine 1966 $1 Note AAA First Prefix Coombs/Wilson R71F Fine 1966 $1 Note AAA First Prefix Coombs/Wilson R71F Fine $150.00
Last sold for this price on 7/7/2021
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1966 $1 Note Coombs/Wilson R71 Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note Coombs/Wilson R71 Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note Coombs/Wilson R71 Uncirculated $75.00
Last sold for this price on 14/11/2024
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1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S about Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S about Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S about Uncirculated $1,050.00
Last sold for this price on 26/6/2020
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1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S good VF 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S good VF 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S good VF $571.00
Last sold for this price on 17/10/2023
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1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S PCGS Choice Unc 64 PPQ 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S PCGS Choice Unc 64 PPQ 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71S PCGS Choice Unc 64 PPQ $2,950.00
Last sold for this price on 22/6/2022
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1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71sF Fine 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71sF Fine 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71sF Fine $454.25
Last sold for this price on 27/4/2023
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1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71sF good EF 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71sF good EF 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71sF good EF $1,250.00
Last sold for this price on 30/8/2024
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1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71SF Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71SF Uncirculated 1966 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71SF Uncirculated $2,400.00
Last sold for this price on 12/4/2022
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1966 $1 Specimen Note Type 1 Coombs/Wilson Uncirculated 1966 $1 Specimen Note Type 1 Coombs/Wilson Uncirculated 1966 $1 Specimen Note Type 1 Coombs/Wilson Uncirculated $3,150.00
Last sold for this price on 28/6/2021
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1966 $1 Star Note Consecutive Pair Coombs/Wilson R71S good EF 1966 $1 Star Note Consecutive Pair Coombs/Wilson R71S good EF 1966 $1 Star Note Consecutive Pair Coombs/Wilson R71S good EF $2,500.00
Last sold for this price on 21/9/2023
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1966 1 Dollar Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71s Fine 1966 1 Dollar Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71s Fine 1966 1 Dollar Star Note Coombs/Wilson R71s Fine $250.00
Last sold for this price on 4/11/2024
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1968 $1 Note Consecutive Pair Coombs/Randall R72 Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Consecutive Pair Coombs/Randall R72 Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Consecutive Pair Coombs/Randall R72 Uncirculated $1,400.00
Last sold for this price on 26/11/2021
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1968 $1 Note Consecutive Run of 5 Coombs/Randall R72 good EF 1968 $1 Note Consecutive Run of 5 Coombs/Randall R72 good EF 1968 $1 Note Consecutive Run of 5 Coombs/Randall R72 good EF $1,500.00
Last sold for this price on 8/8/2023
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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 about Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 about Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 about Uncirculated $275.00
Last sold for this price on 19/4/2020
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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 about VF 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 about VF 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 about VF $75.00
Last sold for this price on 8/12/2022
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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Extremely Fine 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Extremely Fine 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Extremely Fine $195.00
Last sold for this price on 12/7/2024
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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Fine 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Fine 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Fine $50.00
Last sold for this price on 3/9/2024
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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 good EF 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 good EF 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 good EF $250.00
Last sold for this price on 1/9/2024
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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 good VF 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 good VF 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 good VF $150.00
Last sold for this price on 4/12/2024
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1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Very Fine 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Very Fine 1968 $1 Note Coombs/Randall R72 Very Fine $130.00
Last sold for this price on 4/7/2023
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1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72S good VF 1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72S good VF 1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72S good VF $1,300.00
Last sold for this price on 19/2/2021
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1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72SF Very Fine 1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72SF Very Fine 1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72SF Very Fine $1,250.00
Last sold for this price on 29/4/2024
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1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72SL Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72SL Uncirculated 1968 $1 Note Star Note Coombs/Randall R72SL Uncirculated $7,500.00
Last sold for this price on 11/5/2020
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1969 $1 Note Phillips/Randall R73 Uncirculated 1969 $1 Note Phillips/Randall R73 Uncirculated 1969 $1 Note Phillips/Randall R73 Uncirculated $60.00
Last sold for this price on 13/12/2023
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1969 $1 Note Star Note Phillips/Randall R73s good VF 1969 $1 Note Star Note Phillips/Randall R73s good VF 1969 $1 Note Star Note Phillips/Randall R73s good VF $325.00
Last sold for this price on 19/6/2024
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1969 $1 Note Star Note Phillips/Randall R73S Uncirculated 1969 $1 Note Star Note Phillips/Randall R73S Uncirculated 1969 $1 Note Star Note Phillips/Randall R73S Uncirculated $2,500.00
Last sold for this price on 30/3/2022
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1976 $1 Note Consecutive Run of 10 Gothic Centre Knight/Wheeler R76A about Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note Consecutive Run of 10 Gothic Centre Knight/Wheeler R76A about Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note Consecutive Run of 10 Gothic Centre Knight/Wheeler R76A about Uncirculated $175.00
Last sold for this price on 30/9/2022
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1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Single Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bii Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Single Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bii Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note DBP Test Serials (Single Fold Paper) Knight/Wheeler R76bii Uncirculated $165.00
Last sold for this price on 28/5/2020
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1976 $1 Note Gothic Centre Knight/Wheeler R76A Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note Gothic Centre Knight/Wheeler R76A Uncirculated 1976 $1 Note Gothic Centre Knight/Wheeler R76A Uncirculated $30.00
Last sold for this price on 5/6/2023
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1979 $1 Note Consecutive Pair Knight/Stone CPK First Prefix R77F good EF 1979 $1 Note Consecutive Pair Knight/Stone CPK First Prefix R77F good EF 1979 $1 Note Consecutive Pair Knight/Stone CPK First Prefix R77F good EF $450.00
Last sold for this price on 28/8/2023
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1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone CPK First Prefix R77F good EF 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone CPK First Prefix R77F good EF 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone CPK First Prefix R77F good EF $225.00
Last sold for this price on 21/7/2022
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1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone DGH Last Prefix R77L Extremely Fine 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone DGH Last Prefix R77L Extremely Fine 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone DGH Last Prefix R77L Extremely Fine $210.00
Last sold for this price on 27/3/2022
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1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone DGH Last Prefix R77L good EF 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone DGH Last Prefix R77L good EF 1979 $1 Note Knight/Stone DGH Last Prefix R77L good EF $225.00
Last sold for this price on 21/7/2022
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1979 $1 Split Bundle of 100 Notes Knight/Stone R77 Uncirculated - No Band 1979 $1 Split Bundle of 100 Notes Knight/Stone R77 Uncirculated - No Band 1979 $1 Split Bundle of 100 Notes Knight/Stone R77 Uncirculated - No Band $650.00
Last sold for this price on 10/6/2024
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1982 $1 Note Consecutive Trio Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Consecutive Trio Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Consecutive Trio Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated $15.00
Last sold for this price on 25/10/2023
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1982 $1 Note DPS Last Prefix Johnston/Stone R78L Gem Unc PCGS 66 1982 $1 Note DPS Last Prefix Johnston/Stone R78L Gem Unc PCGS 66 1982 $1 Note DPS Last Prefix Johnston/Stone R78L Gem Unc PCGS 66 $55.00
Last sold for this price on 14/5/2021
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1982 $1 Note DPS Last Prefix Johnston/Stone R78L good VF 1982 $1 Note DPS Last Prefix Johnston/Stone R78L good VF 1982 $1 Note DPS Last Prefix Johnston/Stone R78L good VF $10.00
Last sold for this price on 15/6/2023
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1982 $1 Note Johnston/Stone DGJ First Signature Prefix R78F Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Johnston/Stone DGJ First Signature Prefix R78F Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Johnston/Stone DGJ First Signature Prefix R78F Uncirculated $86.25
Last sold for this price on 9/12/2024
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1982 $1 Note Split Bundle of 50 Notes Johnston/Stone 1982 $1 Note Split Bundle of 50 Notes Johnston/Stone 1982 $1 Note Split Bundle of 50 Notes Johnston/Stone $250.00
Last sold for this price on 20/10/2023
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1982 $1 Note Trio Same Serials Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Trio Same Serials Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated 1982 $1 Note Trio Same Serials Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated $35.00
Last sold for this price on 21/12/2022
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1982 $1 Near Bundle of 99 Consecutive Notes Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated  1982 $1 Near Bundle of 99 Consecutive Notes Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated  1982 $1 Near Bundle of 99 Consecutive Notes Johnston/Stone R78 Uncirculated  $460.00
Last sold for this price on 30/5/2024
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1991 Banknote Portfolio 25th Anniversary Of Decimal Currency 1991 Banknote Portfolio 25th Anniversary Of Decimal Currency 1991 Banknote Portfolio 25th Anniversary Of Decimal Currency $5,250.00
Last sold for this price on 10/6/2024
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Australian Paper $1 Note Issued 1975 ~ 1984 Great Condition Australian Paper $1 Note Issued 1975 ~ 1984 Great Condition Australian Paper $1 Note Issued 1975 ~ 1984 Great Condition $3.45
Last sold for this price on 11/12/2024
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Bundle of 100 Australian Paper $1 Notes Circulated Condition Bundle of 100 Australian Paper $1 Notes Circulated Condition Bundle of 100 Australian Paper $1 Notes Circulated Condition $164.00
Last sold for this price on 7/12/2024
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Commonwealth of Australia Paper $1 Note Issued 1966 ~ 1975 Decent Condition Commonwealth of Australia Paper $1 Note Issued 1966 ~ 1975 Decent Condition Commonwealth of Australia Paper $1 Note Issued 1966 ~ 1975 Decent Condition $6.00
Last sold for this price on 27/7/2024
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Set of 5 Phillips/Randall Notes 1968-1972 EF - good EF Set of 5 Phillips/Randall Notes 1968-1972 EF - good EF Set of 5 Phillips/Randall Notes 1968-1972 EF - good EF $350.00
Last sold for this price on 1/8/2024
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