Being the vast, western anchor of the Australia and Oceania continental area, AUSTRALIA produces legal tender banknotes at the Reserve Bank of Australia, circulating coins for this country and other countries at the Royal Australian Mint, and commemorative, uncirculating coins for the global market at the Royal Australian Mint and Perth Mint. The 1997-dated 5 Dollars banknote shown above - as well as Australia's current $5 banknotes - is comprised of polymer. With this petroleum-based plastic material, this banknote contains more security features and can be used for a longer period of time than a paper banknote.
What's on the Money?
As explained by this Reserve Bank of Australia page, security features on this banknote include microprinting, embossed intaglio ink, a shadow image, a see-through registration device, a clear window, and fluorescent ink visible under UV light. The large white area in the bottom left and right corners in my image above is a clear plastic window, featuring a gum flower design within. This design element does not show up well on my scanned image, which of course is what the Reserve Bank is hoping for! Aside from security features, Australia's $5 polymer note includes Queen Elizabeth II, a branch of eucalyptus leaves, and the Parliament House with Australia's flag proudly waving. Australia's modern Parliament building sits in its capital, Canberra, and was built in 1988.
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