After three decades of featuring Queen Elizabeth II, Australia’s $5 note is getting a complete redesign that will celebrate First Nations peoples’ connection to country instead of continuing the tradition of featuring the British monarch. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced the new theme was selected from over 2,100 public submissions, following extensive consultation with First Nations organizations across the country. “Connection to Country” Theme The new design, titled “Connection to Country,” will highlight the “enduring emotional, spiritual and physical connection” of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land, waters, and sky—relationships that date back thousands of … Continue reading Australia’s $5 Note Redesign Honors First Nations Connection