Banknotes of AUSTRALIA - catalog of banknotes of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
5 dollars.
Obverse: on the right side of the Banknote there is an image of the reigning Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II. The denomination is indicated in the upper right corner of the Banknote with the number "5" and the letters "FIVE DOLLARS". In the lower left corner of the Banknote there are signatures of authorized persons, under which there is an inscription: "AUSTRALIA".
Reverse: on the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the Australian Parliament building. The denomination is indicated in the lower right corner of the Banknote with the number "5" and the letters "FIVE DOLLARS".
The banknote in circulation since September 1, 2016.
10 dollars.
Obverse: In the central part of the Banknote is a portrait of Banjo Paterson (1864-1941), an Australian poet, author of ballads and poems set in rural Australia. Below the portrait - an excerpt from Paterson's poem "The Boy from the Snowy River", on the left - a rider galloping on a horse illustrating this poem, below - the denomination: TEN DOLLARS. To the right of the portrait - galloping mustangs and the inscription "Waltzing Matilda" (Australian folk song, the so-called "unofficial anthem of Australia", written by Paterson. On the left side of the Banknote there is a vertical italic inscription: AUSTRALIA, to the right - the signatures of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Secretary of the Treasury The denomination number "10" is placed in the upper right corner of the banknote, in the lower right corner there is a transparent transparent window with the image of a stylized windmill.
Reverse: In the central part of the Banknote - a portrait of Mary Gilmore (1865 - 1962), Australian poet, on the right - her signature. To the left of the portrait is a depiction of an aged Gilmore by William Dobell, as well as excerpts from the poem Never Enemy Reap Our Harvest. On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of oxen carrying wool. In the left part of the Banknote there is a vertical inscription in italics: AUSTRALIA, in the upper right corner - denomination with the number "10".
The banknote is a gift from a visitor to the Museum who wished to remain anonymous (September 15, 2015).
20 dollars.
Obverse: In the central part of the banknote there is a portrait of Mary Raby (1777 - 1855), an Englishwoman who was brought to Sydney as a prisoner, but who managed to become a successful entrepreneur. To the left of the portrait - a vertical italic inscription: AUSTRALIA, to the right of the portrait - the signatures of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Secretary of the Treasury. On the left side of the Banknote - the image of the schooner "Mercury", which belonged to Mary Reibey, on the right - the house on George Street in Sydney, where M. Reybee lived, above - her signature. In the upper right corner of the Banknotes - denomination 20 | TWENTY DOLLARS. In the lower right corner there is a transparent transparent window with an image of a stylized compass.
Reverse: In the central part of the Banknote there is a portrait of John Flynn (1880 - 1951), the famous Australian who founded the first air ambulance in the world (Royal Flying Doctor Service). To the left of the portrait is a vertical italic inscription: AUSTRALIA, to the right of the portrait is a rider on a camel (camels were used by Flynn during his mission in central Australia). On the left side of the Banknote is a picture of the Victory ambulance plane, on which Flynn flew, a pedal generator and a medical chart "Where does it hurt?" In the upper right corner - face value "20".
50 dollars.
Obverse: In the central part of the Banknote there is a portrait of David Unaypon (1872 - 1967), a preacher, inventor, writer and journalist from the Australian Aborigines (Ngarringeri people). To the left of the portrait is a missionary church and an Australian Aboriginal couple. To the right of the portrait is a schematic diagram of a sheep-shearing device patented by Unyipon and a preface to his story "The Legendary Stories of Australian Aborigines" written by Unyipon. On the left side of the Banknote there is a vertical italic inscription: AUSTRALIA and the signatures of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Secretary of the Treasury. In the upper left corner of the Banknote - face value: FIFTY DOLLARS. In the upper right corner of the Banknote there is a denomination of "50", in the lower right corner there is a transparent window with the image of a stylized constellation of the Southern Cross.
Reverse: In the central part of the Banknote there is a portrait of Edith Cowan (1861 - 1932), the first woman to be elected to the Australian Parliament. To the left of the portrait is the Western Australian Parliament building, to the right of the portrait is the image of a mother and foster children and E. Cowan at the pulpit while reading a speech on women's rights and children's welfare. On the right side of the Banknote there is a vertical inscription in italics: AUSTRALIA. In the upper right corner - face value "50".
100 dollars.
Obverse: In the central part of the Banknote there is a portrait of Nelly Melba (1861 - 1931), Australian opera singer (soprano). To the left of the portrait - the image of the actress in the interior of the theater, in which she played during the concert program of 1902, to the left - the signature of Nelly Melba. To the right of the portrait is a vertical italic inscription: AUSTRALIA and the signatures of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Secretary of the Treasury. In the upper right corner of the Banknote - denomination in two lines: 100 | ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, in the lower right corner - transparent transparent window with the image of a lyrebird.
Reverse: In the central part of the Banknote - a portrait of Sir John Monash (1865 - 1931), a military leader during the First World War, to the right of the portrait - his signature and an image of soldiers loading a cannon. To the left of the portrait - a vertical inscription in italics: AUSTRALIA against the background of a cavalry detachment and a fragment of the monument to D. Monash in Melbourne. In the upper left corner of the Banknote - the image of the badge of the Rising Sun, in the upper right corner - the denomination with the number "100".
BANKNOTES RARELY MEETING IN CIRCULATION:
Banknotes of old, as well as special, commemorative and anniversary issues are rarely found in circulation.
5 dollars.
Obverse: In the central part of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. To the left of the portrait there is a vertical italic inscription: AUSTRALIA, to the right - the signatures of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Secretary of the Treasury. On the left side of the Banknote - a branch of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus haemastoma), below - face value: FIVE DOLLARS. The denomination number "5" is placed in the upper right corner of the banknote. In the lower right corner there is a transparent transparent window in the form of a stylized eucalyptus flower.
Reverse: The Banknote Field occupies the depiction of the Australian Parliament building from different angles: in the center - a modern and an old building; on the left - the landscape design of the new building; on the right - a new building presented in geometric shapes. In the left part of the Banknote there is a vertical inscription in italics: AUSTRALIA, in the upper right corner - denomination with the figure "5".
The banknote is a gift from a visitor to the Museum who wished to remain anonymous (September 15, 2015).
10 dollars.
Banknote issued in honor of the bicentennial of the British settlement in Australia 1788 - 1988
Obverse: In the center of the Banknote, James Cook's ship "Supply" is depicted off the coast of Australia; in the background - immigrants from Europe. To the left of the ship is a vertical inscription: TEN DOLLARS AUSTRALIA, as well as the signatures of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Secretary of the Treasury. Top right, the banknote issue date - 26 JANUARY 1988. Denomination with "10" is placed in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the upper left corner there is a transparent window with a portrait of D. Cook.
Reverse: In the center of the banknote, against the background of rock paintings, an aboriginal boy is depicted; in the background - a ceremonial staff. On the left side of the Banknote there is a vertical inscription: AUSTRALIA and the number "10".
