Since ascending to the throne in 1952, six portraits of Queen Elizabeth II have appeared on the again of Australian cash.
However subsequent yr, a brand new design that includes the late monarch will probably be launched for the ultimate time.
Almost three months after her dying at 96, the Royal Australian Mint has launched a ultimate design which is able to characteristic Her Majesty’s acquainted profile with one notable change.
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Ranging from New 12 months’s Day, the cash will spotlight the Queen’s 70-year reign with the phrases “Elizabeth II 1952-2022”.
They are going to be circulated because the Mint prepares for the transition to cash that includes King Charles III.
Assistant Treasury Minister Andrew Leigh mentioned the ultimate sequence of cash can be an enduring tribute to the Queen and reminded Australians of her seven many years of service to the nation and the Commonwealth.
“We anticipate to have the ability to announce the design of the primary King Charles III cash early in 2023, with cash that includes this effigy to be launched late in 2023,” he mentioned.
However even after the brand new monarch’s cash enter into circulation, present cash that includes the Queen will stay authorized tender in Australia.
The Mint’s head Leigh Gordon mentioned the group was in a interval of transition between the 2 monarchs.
“Our elementary obligation is to make sure that circulating cash can be found for all Australians,” he mentioned.
“Till circulating cash with the effigy of King Charles III have been produced, the Mint will proceed to service the demand for cash utilizing the usual 2022 Queen Elizabeth obverse.”
