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This is a list of people who have appeared on currency issued by Australia since that country introduced its own notes and coins in 1910. Those appearing on the current series are shown in bold. Legend: N = note; C = coin; P = primary image; W = watermark /- = shilling; d = pence; c = cents
The notes of the Australian dollar were first issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia on 14 February 1966, when Australia changed to decimal currency and replaced the pound with the dollar. [1] This currency was a lot easier for calculating compared to the previous Australian pound worth 20 shillings or 240 pence.
This is a list of people on the banknotes of different countries. The customary design of banknotes in most countries is a portrait of a notable citizen (living and/or deceased) on the front (or obverse ) or on the back (or reverse ) of the banknotes, unless the subject is featured on both sides.
The Australian dollar (sign: $; code: AUD; also abbreviated A$ or sometimes AU$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies; [2] [3] and also referred to as the dollar or Aussie dollar) is the official currency and legal tender of Australia, including all of its external territories, and three independent sovereign Pacific Island states: Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu.
Australian currency was originally based on British pounds, shillings and pence. That changed in 1966, when the country converted to Australian dollars and cents, similar to the U.S. system. The ...
List of people who have appeared on Australian currency; A. Australian dollar; Australian Notes Act 1910; Australian pound; B. Bank Notes Tax Act 1910; C.
Currency/Subdivision: Dollar ($, 1966–Present)/Cent (c, 1 ⁄ 100) Currency Code: AUD See also Australian pound , Australian dollar , Coins of the Australian pound and Coins of the Australian dollar .
If tens of thousands of people get their way, the Crocodile Hunter could be featured on Australian currency.