Intaglio
Feel the distinctive texture of the raised, dark printing.
About the feature
Intaglio gives the banknote a distinctive texture. The slightly raised print can be felt by running a finger across the portraits and numerals.
Did you know?
- Intaglio printing has long been used on Australian banknotes, including the first Australian 10 shilling banknote printed in 1913.
- It is applied under high pressure using an engraved metal printing plate.
- Intaglio plates used to be hand-engraved. Now, they are grown using a chemical bath and computer technology.
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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