Australian Currency Specimens - Banknotes and Coins for Education & Reference #3731721 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays official specimen versions of Australian polymer banknotes ($5, $50, $100) and circulating coins ($1, $5, $20), each marked “SPECIMEN” to denote non-legal-tender status. Designs feature Queen Elizabeth II, Sir John Monash, Dame Mary Gilmore, the Australian coat of arms, and native wildlife like the echidna and platypus. The notes highlight advanced security elements such as transparent windows and raised print, while the coins emphasize intricate engravings and bimetallic construction.

Used in educational resources, museum exhibits, numismatic guides, and teacher lesson plans to illustrate Australia’s modern currency design, history, and anti-counterfeiting features; targets students, collectors, and financial literacy instructors.