How can I determine the year a currency note was manufactured?
The first two numbers of a serial number identify the year a note was manufactured. For example, a $50 note with a serial number DB 99 572038 indicates the note was manufactured in 1999. Whereas a $50 note with a serial number DB 03 572038 indicates the note was manufactured in 2003. If you would like to learn more about how serial numbers are allocated, read our Numbering Australia’s Notes page.
