1973 Rembrandt/Picasso Note Printing Australia Test Note

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Banknote producers create three types of test notes:

1. Promotional Currency Notes to showcase tech and security
2. ATM Test Notes for note acceptance
3. Durability Test Notes for quality checks

This NPA/Securency Test Note features Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, usually simply known as Rembrandt on one side with Pablo Picasso on the other. The distinctly unfinished reverse, sparks intrigue. It may have been used to test the blue window's durability. Approximately ten different test notes of this nature have surfaced, leaving their purpose open to speculation. These enigmatic notes are sought after by both Australian and test note collectors across the globe due to their scarcity and historical significance in the technological advancements of Australian currency production.