Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96 which has sparked a number of large-scale changes including to the Australian dollar.
Following the monarch’s death, Australia is set to see a whole new set of coins and notes.
A profile shot of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 58 has held pride of place on our five-dollar notes since 1995 and our coins since Australia transitioned into decimal currency in 1966.
As a result of the Queen’s death, Australia can now expect new coins featuring the face of Queen Elizabeth’s son and successor King Charles III.
The changes to the coins are expected to be implemented by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra in 2023.
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