Microprint

About the feature

Microprint is tiny, clearly defined text that can be found in multiple locations on the banknote. This includes excerpts from the Australian Constitution in the branch in the top-to-bottom window, and in front of and in the wall of Parliament House. ‘FIVE DOLLARS’ is also microprinted in the coloured background.

Did you know?

• The Commonwealth Of Australia Constitution Act 1900 provides authority for the powers by which our legislators make laws, our executive government implements them and our courts operate them.
• Microprint can be produced using a range of printing methods, including intaglio and offset.

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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