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Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements

Consultation to consider changes for
the sustainability of cash distribution

• 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.

• How to check a banknote

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

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  Submit a damaged banknote claim

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

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  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.

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Related websites

•  Reserve Bank of Australia
•  Reserve Bank of Australia Museum
•  AFP Counterfeit Currency
•  Royal Australian Mint

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