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Exploring Australian Banknotes
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONThe Museum showcases a comprehensive collection of Australia's banknote currency, representing every national banknote that has been issued, including rare, historical examples. The banknotes are described within their social and economic context in an accessible series of Pocket Guides.
Design your own Banknote
ONLINE FEATUREA fun activity for kids to design their own banknote at home! Share your designs with us on Instagram and Facebook.
King O'Malley
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONKing O'Malley was a colourful and at times controversial politician in the period following Federation. He was a significant figure in the initiative to create a national bank with central banking responsibilities.
Notable Australians
PUBLICATIONOur publication, Notable Australians, presents the biographies of all of the identities who have been represented on Australia's banknotes from 1923 to the present day.
Cultural Kilometre
VISITThe Museum is part of the Cultural Kilometre – 12 places of cultural and historical significance located around Inner Sydney.
Unreserved
RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA ARCHIVESThe Reserve Bank has a unique and rich archives. In addition to records about the nation's central bank, our archives contain records about Australia's economic, financial and social history over nearly 200 years.