This is the landing page for information on Australia's banknotes. It includes information on banknotes in circulation, Next Generation banknotes and the people on the banknotes.

How to check a banknote Learn how to check whether a banknote is genuine with our online counterfeit detection tool.

A core function of the Reserve Bank is to maintain public confidence in Australia's banknotes. Australia has one of the safest and most secure currencies in the world and has experienced …

Australia's banknotes represented a world first in currency manufacturing – they were the first full series to be printed on polymer (plastic). Polymer banknote technology was developed in …

Information and images of each of the banknotes features. Includes images of the banknotes that flip.

Banknote Features Explore Features Discover the design and security elements of Australia's banknotes.

This page describes the history of the banknotes, from the early days through to decimal currency and polymer technology.

The people on the banknotes have made defining contributions to Australian society in many fields of endeavour, and their mark on our national story is honoured through their …

Includes information about other banknotes, including commemorative banknotes and the paper series.

The Reserve Bank no longer sells first and last prefix banknotes. Uncirculated banknotes are available over-the-counter at the Reserve Bank's Canberra branch.