This new banknote will be issued into circulation from October this year. There are more $ banknotes in circulation than any other note, so it is a big task. All up, there are 700 million $ on issue – they are used heavily in transactions as well as being the main ATM banknote.
The new $ banknote will feature the same world-leading security features as the $ and $ banknotes, including the clear top-to-bottom window. It will also have four bumps to help people with impaired vision recognise the note. As with the current $ banknote, the new one honours two very significant Australians: David Unaipon and Edith Cowan.