Federation Star

About the feature

The window should be seamlessly integrated into the banknote. The Federation Star is embossed and has a light and dark effect.

Did you know?

• The Federation Star is set within a circular window, which has a representation of a Prickly Moses wattle bud (Acacia verticillata subsp. ovoidea) at the edge.
• It is produced during the intaglio printing process. The design is engraved into the metal plate but ink is not applied to that area.
• The seven-pointed star represents the six states and combined territories which constitute the nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.
• The Federation Star can also be found on the Australian flag and the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.

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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