Australia’s Redesigned A$5 Note to Feature First Nations Theme

Australia’s central bank has announced a theme for the new A$5 note based on First Nations peoples’ connection to country, in a decision that came after more than 2,100 public nominations.

The design selection panel, which included First Nations representatives and officials from the Reserve Bank and Note Printing Australia, chose the theme, according to a statement. The new design will replace the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with the reverse side still showing the Australian Parliament.