LibGuides: Pathfinders: Who's on the money?

Search Tips

When searching the internet, library catalogue or Britannica, try using a combination of the following keywords:

"Australian currency", banknote, note, coin, history

Below is a small sample of books available in the Stephens Library. Browse the library catalogue to find more.

Who's on the money by Chris. Miles
Call Number: 332.4994 MIL
ISBN: 1921167408
Publication Date: 2007.
A full colour history of Australia told through the lives of the men and women who decorate our banknotes, this reference work for upper primary students charts the development of Australia as a nation throught the history of our money.
Australia's money by John Barwick, Jennifer Barwick
Call Number: 332.4 BAR
ISBN: 9781863919302
Publication Date: 1999

Try using: "Australian currency", banknote, note, coin, history to search the catalogue

To search in Britannica Online, choose the Primary option, and then put in your search term, eg: Australian Currency.

History of Banknotes - Reserve Bank of Australia
A history of Australian currency
Banknotes - Reserve Bank of Australia
Main site for all banknote information from the Reserve Bank of Australia
People on the banknotes - Reserve Bank of Australia
Explains who the important Australians are on the banknotes and what they did to deserve that honour
5 Dollar note
Why is the $5 note getting a makeover? watch the BTN clip to find out!