Explore Australia's banknotes

Discover the security and design elements of Australia's banknotes.

Understand legal tender

Learn about legal tender and the laws that define it.

Find serial number and prefix information

See serial number ranges and prefix information dating back to 1992.

Learn about the lifecycle of a banknote

Watch how a banknote is printed, distributed, and used in circulation before eventually being recycled.

Check a banknote

Learn how to check whether a banknote is genuine with our counterfeit detection guide.

Submit a damaged banknote claim

Learn about what to do with unfit, incomplete and badly damaged banknotes, and how to submit a claim.

Exchange an old banknote

Find out about previous series of Australian banknotes and how to exchange old banknotes.

Reproduce a banknote image

Read our guidelines to understand the restrictions on reproducing banknotes.

For Police

Information and resources for law enforcement investigating counterfeit currency offences.

For the Cash Handling Industry

Information and resources for banknote equipment manufacturers and the cash handling industry.