Australia’s new $5 note to reflect First Nations connection to country instead of King Charles

Australia’s new $5 note to reflect First Nations connection to country instead of King Charles

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​Reserve Bank opens submissions for redesign after theme chosen from 2,100 nominated Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s $5 note, which has borne the face of Queen Elizabeth II since 1992, will be redesigned to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s connection to country and the overturning of terra nullius – a foundational moment in the fight for land rights.The Reserve Bank of Australia has opened submissions for an artwork to honour the “enduring emotional, spiritual and physical connection” of First Nations people to the land, seas and waters dating back thousands of years.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading… 

Reserve Bank opens submissions for redesign after theme chosen from 2,100 nominated

Australia’s $5 note, which has borne the face of Queen Elizabeth II since 1992, will be redesigned to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s connection to country and the overturning of terra nullius – a foundational moment in the fight for land rights.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has opened submissions for an artwork to honour the “enduring emotional, spiritual and physical connection” of First Nations people to the land, seas and waters dating back thousands of years.

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