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Explore Australia's banknotes
Discover the security and design elements of Australia's banknotes.
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Understand legal tender
Learn about legal tender and the laws that define it.
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Find serial number and prefix information
See serial number ranges and prefix information dating back to 1992.
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Learn about the lifecycle of a banknote
Watch how a banknote is printed, distributed, and used in circulation before eventually being recycled.
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How to check a banknote
Learn how to check whether a banknote is genuine with our online counterfeit detection tool.
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Submit a damaged banknote claim
Learn about what to do with unfit, incomplete and badly damaged banknotes, and how to submit a claim.
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Exchange an old banknote
Find out about previous series of Australian banknotes and how to exchange old banknotes.
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Reproduce a banknote image
Read our guidelines to understand the restrictions on reproducing banknotes.
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For Police
Information and resources for law enforcement investigating counterfeit currency offences.
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For the Cash Handling Industry
Information and resources for banknote equipment manufacturers and the cash handling industry.