King Charles's face to be axed from Australian $5 bank notes in huge break from tradition
The long-standing tradition where the late Queen Elizabeth's face was printed on $5 bank notes in Australia is set to be broken for the first time since 1992.
King Charles's face is set to be absent from a new A$5 banknote - unless its citizens cause uproar over the move in a consultation that has been released. Current plans show the new notes will contain a design with an Aboriginal theme.
The new design will pay tribute to "the culture and history" of indigenous Australians, the Reserve Bank of Australia said when the change was first announced last year, just months after the late monarch's death.
But today, the bank announced citizens have until April 30 to provide their input on the next note.
The move will mark the start of a new era after the late Queen Elizabeth II's face was featured on the note since 1992, more than 30 years ago.
The other side of the A$5 banknote will continue to feature the Australian Parliament.
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Assistant Governor (Business Services) Michelle said: "We invite all Australians to reimagine the $5 banknote in the search for themes that reflect our nation’s unique and rich First Nations cultures and history.
"This could be a story passed down for generations, a location, an idea, an instrument or an object that binds a community."
Ms McPhee added: "Involving the public in this process is vital, and by actively engaging First Nations communities, we can better capture themes that tell our nation’s story.
"As times change, so do our banknotes. The most recent update to the $5 banknote was in 2016, and there have been four different $5 banknote designs since the 1960s."
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The bank, which last year claimed the decision was made after a consultation with the government, said that the King will still appear on coins.
The move at the time was welcomed by Aboriginal politicians and community leaders.
Australia's first people, otherwise known as First Nations people, lived in Australia for over 65,000 years before British colonisation, according to the latest estimates.