In a breakaway from tradition, the RBA has announced the new $5 dollar note will not feature the face of King Charles III to replace Queen Elizabeth II.

Instead, they’ve chosen to recognise the history and culture of Aboriginal Australians, collaborating with elders to design the note. 

So what does this change mean for our coins?

John is joined by numismatist Matt Thompson to find out what this altered currency design means for collectors. 

In a breakaway from tradition, the RBA has announced the new $5 dollar note will not feature the face of King Charles III to replace Queen Elizabeth II.
Instead, they’ve chosen to recognise the history and culture of Aboriginal Australians, collaborating with elders to design the note. 
So what does this change mean for our coins?
John is joined by numismatist Matt Thompson to find out what this altered currency design means for collectors.

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