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Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Australia Museum

The Museum tells the story of Australia’s banknotes against the background of the nation’s economic and social development, from colonial settlement through to the current era.

Featured Content

The new $10 Banknote

The new $10 banknote is the most recent addition to the next generation of Australian banknotes. The new banknotes contain significant innovations in design and security, such as the clear top-to-bottom ‘window’ that include sophisticated security features. They also contain tactile features that can be used by people who are blind or have low vision to determine the value of their banknotes. Read details »

A poster produced by the Bank showing an Australian soldier, airman and sailor. The poster states 'You lend - we'll defend. Buy Australian War Loan from any bank, post office, or stockbroker'

Make your Money Fight!

During World War II (1939-1945), the Bank played a central role in raising war loans, which raised crucial funds for the war effort and mitigated the risk of uncontrolled inflation. Read details »

Detail from architectural perspective of the new Reserve Bank of Australia head office building in ‘Our New Building’, promotional brochure

Unreservedly Modern

The construction of a new head office building for the Reserve Bank of Australia presented an opportunity to represent the Bank’s identity, purpose and values. Read details »

Detail from poster used to promote peace bonds during WWI

Before Sunset

‘Before Sunset’ is a new exhibition concerning the role of the Bank during the critical years of World War I (1914–1918). Read details »

From Bank to Battlefield

The Reserve Bank honours those Bank staff who enlisted in the ‘war to end all wars’ and those who helped found a national institution. Read details »

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