In the first decade after Federation, private bank notes continued to circulate as a paper currency.
The first Australian currency note (10 shillings) is issued. Other denominations follow. The notes reflect the dependence of the Australian economy on rural and mining industries.
The 'Harrison series' of currency notes is issued (named after Thomas S Harrison, the Australian Note Printer).
The 'Ash series' of notes is issued, named after John Ash, the note printer. Manufacturing is represented on our notes (10 shilling) for the first time.
The 1953/54 series of currency notes is issued. It features portraits of key people in Australian history rather than the Monarchy or the economy.
The first series of decimal notes is issued. The new notes capture the emerging diversity of Australian society including its literature.
A $50 decimal currency note is issued.
The first currency note - $10 - using new polymer technology developed by the RBA and the CSIRO is issued. It commemorates the Bicentenary of the First Settlement.