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Australian Dollar (AUD)
Curiosities about the currency
The Australian dollar (AUD) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, although it is also official in the Pacific states of Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu. Its symbol is $. It came into circulation in 1966, replacing the Australian pound.
The Australian dollar banknotes in circulation are 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. Banknotes of 1, 2, 10, and 20 were also issued with a value comparable to the old Australian pound banknotes. Since 2016, new banknotes with specific security features have been issued.
The AUD coins are 1 and 2 Australian dollars, and 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents. The 1 dollar and 2 dollar coins were introduced in 1988 to replace the banknotes of that value.
The initial AUD 50 cent coin contained 80% silver and had to be withdrawn a year after its issue because the intrinsic value of the silver content was higher than the nominal value of the coin.
The new Australian dollar banknotes issued since 2016 include Braille system dots to assist people with visual impairments. In addition, they are made from a polymer that makes counterfeiting more difficult.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
