Rolling colour effect

Tilt the banknote to see a rolling colour effect, which is visible on both sides of the banknote.

Five dollar note
 
Animated image of the Eastern Spinebill.
Signature side animation
Animated image of the wattle.
Serial number side animation

About the feature

When the banknote is tilted, the colour of the ink changes and a rolling colour effect can be seen. On one side of the banknote this feature is within a bird shape, and on the other it is within a prominent patch.

Did you know?

  • The rolling colour effect is visible from both sides. This is because it is printed over a window in the shape of the head and breast of the Eastern Spinebill.
  • When the banknote is held up to the light, a shadow image of the rest of the bird’s body and legs can be seen.
  • Images of the Prickly Moses wattle (Acacia verticillata subsp. ovoidea) are incorporated into the design of the patch.

For more information

30 September 2020
Next Generation of Banknotes: Circulation Date for the New $100 Banknote

24 February 2020
Next Generation of Banknotes: $100 Design Reveal

8 October 2019
Next Generation of Banknotes: $20 Enters General Circulation

9 August 2019
Next Generation of Banknotes: Circulation Date for the New $20 Banknote

22 February 2019
Next Generation $20 Banknote Design Reveal

17 October 2018
Next Generation of Banknotes: $50 Enters General Circulation

5 September 2018
Next Generation of Banknotes: Circulation Date for the New $50 Banknote

15 February 2018
Next Generation of Banknotes: $50 Design Reveal

19 September 2017
Next Generation of Banknotes: $10 Enters General Circulation

15 September 2016
Bulletin article – New Banknotes: From Concept to Circulation
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