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February 8, 2023
Banknotes 10 dollars 1966 to 1993 - Price guide and values
Sydney's early architect Francis Greenway, and Henry Lawson, one of Australia's best known poets and short story writers, were shown on the $10 note. Australia's banknotes were also transformed in this period. In 1988, Harry Williamson was chosen to lead the design team, with a theme of 'settlement'. First banknote in the world to be printed on a non-fibrous polymer substrate.
February 6, 2023
3 pence 1910 to 1936 - Price Guide
The obverse of the 1910 issues depicts a crowned and robed bust of Edward VII facing right. In 1911, George was also portrayed crowned and robed although his more youthful looks faced left in the English tradition of alternating the facing direction of each subsequent monarch. Each coin was struck in what is known as .925 fine silver (925 parts silver with 75 parts copper).
February 4, 2023
Banknotes - 5 dollars 2016 to 2023 - Price guide and values
On one side, the banknote depicts Parliament House, Canberra, denoting the role of parliament. On the other side, a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is shown, denoting the role of the monarch within the system of constitutional monarchy. Since 1923, Australian banknotes have portrayed the reigning monarch.
February 4, 2023
Penny 1953 to 1964 - Price Guide and values
The Penny reverse design changed in 1938 and remained the same until the decimal currency adoption. The obverse now shows Queen Elizabeth II. In 1954, no penny was produced.
February 3, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II removed from the 5 dollars notes
On February 1, 2023, the Reseve Bank of Australia announced that King Charles III will not replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new $5 banknote. The Reserve Bank has decided to update the $5 banknote to feature a new design that honours the culture and history of the First Australians.