“The $2.4 million included three “choose your own” plates, the first ever numeral only rare pink plate and 45 plates of rare three, four and five digit combinations,” Geoff Drummond said

“The highest bid of $115,000 for the three-digit plate number 215 with the same bidder also snapping up number 214 for $110,000.

“The total amount raised at this auction has far surpassed any expectations with bidders taking the opportunity to buy investment pieces for the future,” Geoff Drummond said.

The first ever numeral only pink plate in NSW, with the number 922 auctioned last night, was bought by Sydney lawyer Stephen Aroney of Mills Oakley law firm as an investment for his three year old daughter.

“I’m thrilled to own the only pink numeral plate in NSW and to have contributed to a worthy cause.

“I plan to keep it as a family investment and hand it down to my three year old daughter when she is old enough,” Mr Aroney said.

“The numeral only rare pink plate raised a total of $74,000 with 25 per cent being donated to the McGrath Foundation,” Geoff Drummond said

Managing Director of the McGrath Foundation, Kylea Tink said the result for the rare pink plate at the auction was fantastic.

“We are grateful for the $18,500 raised last night from the sale of the rare pink plate, and I'd particularly like to thank the RTA and Mr Aroney for their generous support. 

“The money raised will help fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses in NSW, as well as increasing breast awareness in young women,” Ms Tink said.

Geoff Drummond said the highest bid for the first ever “choose your own” four digit combination plate went for an amazing $60,000.

“The freedom to be able to choose your own combination was clearly one of the most sought after items.

For further information on number combinations sold at auction visit www.myplates.com.au.