Australian banknotes. Australian currency - from origins to modern times
Australian dollar (AUD)- the official currency of Australia (the Commonwealth of Australia), and some other countries (for a full list of countries using the Australian dollar, see below). The symbol $ is most often used to denote the Australian dollar, especially within countries where it is the official currency; the symbols A$ and AU$ are also used. The Australian dollar is sometimes called the "Aussie" and also (within the countries where it is used) the "Pacific Peso".
The Australian dollar is the sixth most traded currency in the world (after the US dollar, yen, euro, pound sterling, and Canadian dollar). Used in approximately 5% of all global foreign exchange transactions, the Australian dollar is very popular with currency traders due to the relative lack of government intervention in the foreign exchange market. In addition, the stability of the Australian economy and government plays a role.
The Australian dollar is divided into 100 cents. Banknotes in circulation are in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Australian dollars. Coins in circulation: 1 and 2 Australian dollars, as well as 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents.
Where is the Australian dollar used?
- Australia
- Australian Antarctic Territory (Australia's external territory)
- Kiribati
- Cocos Islands (Australian outer territory)
- Nauru
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Australian external territory)
- Coral Sea Islands (Australian external territory)
- Norfolk Islands (Australian outer territory)
- Christmas Islands (Australian outer territory)
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands (Australian external territory)
- Tuvalu
Australian dollar exchange rate for today
In the currency converter you can see the exchange rate of the Australian dollar for today to the ruble, the rate of the Australian dollar to the American dollar, and the rate of the Australian dollar to the euro.
A Brief History of the Australian Dollar, History of the Australian Currency
The Australian dollar, a decimal currency, was introduced in 1966, replacing the Australian pound, which was a duodecimal currency. Robert Menzies, the Prime Minister of Australia at the time, proposed calling the new currency “the Royal”. Other names have also been put forward, such as "the Austral" and "the Koala". Although the name "Royal" was initially used, it proved extremely unpopular and was soon replaced by "Dollar". At the time of the introduction of the new currency, 2 Australian dollars was equal to 1 Australian pound. Coins were immediately introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents.
For most of its history, Australia maintained a peg to the British pound, due to the historical ties between the two countries, as well as the view of the British pound as a stable currency. Australia then had a peg to the US dollar in various forms for several decades. And finally, in 1983, the Australian dollar ceased to be pegged to other currencies and became a floating currency.
In 1984, Australia introduced a one-dollar coin, followed by a two-dollar coin in 1988.
In 2006, 1 and 2 cent coins were withdrawn from circulation.
Various special and commemorative coins were issued at different times. In particular, special coins were issued for the 1982 Commonwealth Games.
Australian banknotes and banknotes, photo of the Australian dollar
Below are all currently issued Australian banknotes. For each bill there is a photo of both the front and back sides.
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Currency sign: A$
ISO4217 code: AUD 036
Australian dollar division: 100 cents
The Australian dollar is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including the Christmas Islands, Cocos Islands and Norfolk Islands, as well as the independent Pacific states of Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Usually abbreviated with the dollar sign ($), but there are other notations: A$, $A, AU$ and $AU.
The Australian dollar is the sixth most traded currency in the world (after the US dollar, euro, yen, pound sterling and Swiss franc), accounting for 5% of global foreign exchange transactions. Its popularity among currency traders is due to the high interest rates in Australia, the relative freedom of the foreign exchange market from government intervention, and the general stability of the Australian economy and political system.
Since 1988, banknotes have been produced using special thin plastic rather than paper.
Australian dollar coins
In 1966, coins were introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. The one dollar coin was released in 1984, and the two dollar coin was released in 1988. The 1 and 2 cent coins were withdrawn from circulation in 1991. Cash payments are made by rounding the amount according to standard rounding rules to the nearest multiple of 5 cents.
All Australian coin coins feature the image of Elizabeth II on the obverse and are issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
Australia regularly issues commemorative 50 cent coins. The first was released in 1970 to commemorate James Cook's exploration of the eastern coast of the Australian continent. This was followed by a 1977 coin commemorating Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, a 1981 coin commemorating the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, a 1982 coin commemorating the Brisbane Commonwealth Games and so on. There was also a special issue of coins in denominations of 20 cents and 1 dollar.
Australian dollar bills
5 Australian dollars - Elizabeth II
5 Australian dollars - modern and old Australian Parliament building
AUD 10 - Portrait of Banjo Paterson, excerpt from Paterson's poem "The Boy from Snowy River"
10 Australian dollars - a portrait of Mary Gilmore, to the left of him - a portrait of an aged Gilmore, painted by William Dobell, excerpts from the poem "Never shall the enemy reap our harvest"
20 Australian dollars - portrait of Mary Reibey and the schooner "Mercury"
According to the Central Bank of the Russian Federation as of October 11, 2019, the price for 1 Australian dollar(AUD) is 43.7135 Russian ruble(RUB). Compared to the previous working day, the change was -0,1623 Russian ruble. To view the archive of the Australian dollar exchange rate, click on the “Today” link and select the desired date using the calendar.
This chart will help you quickly receive information about quotes of the Australian dollar against the ruble on the Forex market in real time. The user is given the opportunity to customize the terminal according to his preferences, choosing the style of bars and customizing indicators. Updated online, real-time AUD/RUB currency quotes reflect Forex trading.
| date | Central Bank rate | Change | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Fri | 1 AUD = 43.71 RUB | -0,16 RUB | -0,37 % |
| Yesterday, Thu | 1 AUD = 43.88 RUB | +0,08 RUB | +0,19 % |
| October 9, Wed | 1 AUD = 43.79 RUB | +0,09 RUB | +0,21 % |
| October 8, Tue | 1 AUD = 43.7 RUB | -0,24 RUB | -0,55 % |
| 5 October, Sat | 1 AUD = 43.94 RUB | +0,20 RUB | +0,45 % |
| October 4, Fri | 1 AUD = 43.74 RUB | -0,05 RUB | -0,11 % |
| 3 October, Thu | 1 AUD = 43.79 RUB | +0,20 RUB | +0,47 % |
| October 2, Wed | 1 AUD = 43.59 RUB | -0,03 RUB | -0,07 % |
| October 1, Tue | 1 AUD = 43.62 RUB | +0,06 RUB | +0,13 % |
| September 28, Sat | 1 AUD = 43.56 RUB | +0,15 RUB | +0,35 % |
| September 27, Fri | 1 AUD = 43.41 RUB | -0,11 RUB | -0,26 % |
| September 26, Thu | 1 AUD = 43.53 RUB | +0,33 RUB | +0,77 % |
| September 25, Wed | 1 AUD = 43.19 RUB | -0,07 RUB | -0,17 % |
| September 24, Tue | 1 AUD = 43.27 RUB | -0,14 RUB | -0,32 % |
Dynamics of the official exchange rate of the Australian dollar to the ruble according to the Central Bank of Russia
The graph shows the dynamics of changes in the value of 1 Australian dollar (AUD) against the ruble (RUB). Using quick links or the horizontal ruler under the graph, you can select any time period that interests you.
For the period you selected, the minimum price is for 1 Australian dollar was ($ min|number:4 $) Russian ruble. It was ($min|date:"d MMMM yyyy"$) years. Maximum price for 1 Australian dollar was fixed ($max|date:"d MMMM yyyy"$) year and was equal to ($max|number:4$) Russian ruble.
Cross-currency rates from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation
Cross exchange rates are prepared based on the official exchange rate of the Russian ruble to foreign currencies, established by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation as of October 11, 2019.
| Currency | Cross course |
|---|---|
| Ruble to Australian dollar | 1 RUB = 0.0229 AUD |
| Australian dollar to Azerbaijani manat | 1 AUD = 1.1455 AZN |
| Australian dollar to Armenian dram | 1 AUD = 322.0693 AMD |
| Australian dollar to Belarusian ruble | 1 AUD = 1.3914 BYN |
| Australian dollar to Bulgarian lev | 1 AUD = 1.1989 BGN |
| Australian dollar to Brazilian real | 1 AUD = 2.7748 BRL |
| Australian dollar to Hungarian forint | 1 AUD = 204.633 HUF |
| Australian Dollar to South Korean Won | 1 AUD = 807.1402 KRW |
| Australian dollar to Hong Kong dollar | 1 AUD = 5.2959 HKD |
| Australian Dollar to Danish Krone | 1 AUD = 4.5789 DKK |
| Australian dollar to dollar | 1 AUD = 0.6752 USD |
| Australian dollar to euro | 1 AUD = 0.6131 EUR |
| Australian Dollar to Indian Rupee | 1 AUD = 47.9898 INR |
| Australian dollar to Kazakh tenge | 1 AUD = 263.5503 KZT |
| Australian dollar to Canadian dollar | 1 AUD = 0.8985 CAD |
| Australian dollar to Kyrgyzstani som | 1 AUD = 47.2599 KGS |
| Australian dollar to Chinese yuan | 1 AUD = 4.8108 CNY |
| Australian dollar to Moldovan leu | 1 AUD = 11.8498 MDL |
| Australian dollar to Turkmen manat | 1 AUD = 2.3598 TMT |
| Australian Dollar to Norwegian Krone | 1 AUD = 6.1646 NOK |
| Australian dollar to Polish zloty | 1 AUD = 2.6495 PLN |
| Australian dollar to Romanian leu | 1 AUD = 2.9125 RON |
| Australian Dollar to SDR (Special Drawing Rights) | 1 AUD = 0.4944 XDR |
| Australian dollar to Singapore dollar | 1 AUD = 0.9305 SGD |
| Australian dollar to Tajikistani somoni | 1 AUD = 6.5427 TJS |
| Australian dollar to Turkish lira | 1 AUD = 3.9611 TRY |
| Australian dollar to Uzbek sum | 1 AUD = 6,363.7515 UZS |
| Australian dollar to hryvnia | 1 AUD = 16.5511 UAH |
| Australian dollar to pound sterling | 1 AUD = 0.5516 GBP |
| Australian dollar to Czech crown | 1 AUD = 15.8483 CZK |
| Australian Dollar to Swedish Krona | 1 AUD = 6.6637 SEK |
| Australian dollar to Swiss franc | 1 AUD = 0.6701 CHF |
| Australian Dollar to South African Rand | 1 AUD = 10.1952 ZAR |
| Australian dollar to Japanese yen | 1 AUD = 72.5603 JPY |
Australian Dollar Information
The Australian dollar is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia including Christmas Island, Norfolk and Cocos Islands. Also used in the independent Pacific states: Kiribati, Tuvalu and Nauru. Designation - $. Bank code is AUD.
There are 100 cents in 1 Australian dollar. The notation $ is usually used, but other variations may occur: A$, $A, AU$, and $AU. Since 1988, Australian banknotes have been printed on polypropylene.
The Australian dollar is one of the most traded currencies in the world, the volume of transactions with it reaches 5% of the total turnover. Traders choose this currency because of low interest rates, and the Australian government's non-interference in the foreign exchange market is also attractive. Additional favorable factors that guarantee investor interest are the stability of the political system and the stability of the Australian economy.
Historical reference
The State Reserve Bank has existed in Australia since 1911. In 1960, this financial institution was renamed the Bank of Australia. Since 1924, the bank had a monopoly on the issue of the Australian pound, which was put into circulation at that time. The pound was backed by 7.322382 grams of pure gold, which matched the content of the pound sterling. The Australian pound lasted until February 14, 1966, when it lost ground to the Australian dollar at a ratio of 1 Australian pound to 2 Australian dollars.
The Reserve Bank initiated the introduction of the dollar back in 1960, but it took until 1966 for preparations to issue new money. Discussions about the name of the new currency continued for a long time; Prime Minister R. Menzies put forward a proposal to call Australian money “the royal”, but he was not supported and settled on the traditional “dollar”.
The minimum value of the official exchange rate of the Australian dollar to the Russian ruble was recorded in January 1998 - 12.66 rubles. for 1 Australian dollar. The maximum increase in the exchange rate is currently observed: at the beginning of November 2014 - 41.12 rubles. for 1 dollar. The growth of the Australian dollar and its maximum value is currently explained by the financial crisis and is within the framework of the weakening of the ruble against almost all world currencies.
Economy of Australia
Australia's economy is the twelfth largest in the world, with a GDP of $1.57 trillion. and 1.7% of the global economy.
Structure of the Australian economy:
- service sector - 70.3%;
- mining industry - 10%;
- manufacturing industry - 9.2%;
- real estate - 7.9%;
- agriculture - 2.6%.
The structure shows that the growth of the Australian economy is directly dependent on the mining sector and agriculture. Australia's exports are mainly to East Asian countries.
In 2013, Australia was recognized as the country with the most stable economy in the world. This result is based on well-executed economic reforms, Australia’s natural resources and their rational use, as well as the knowledge and skills of many migrants arriving on the continent.
There is no longer a stable, developed economy like Australia's in the world. Economic growth has continued continuously for 21 years. During these years, unemployment has never become a problem in Australia - now its level is only 5.7% versus 12% in the EU.
Australians say that Americans live to work, and Australians work to live. With a GDP growth of 3.5%, they have managed to avoid economic recession for more than 20 years, bypassing the USA (2.2%) and Germany (0.7%).
The volume of foreign direct investment in Australia in 2012 amounted to $40 billion. The main investors in Australia are businesses from the USA, Great Britain and Japan.
How much will
For convenience, a quick “calculator” is provided to help you understand which banknote costs how much. The information is current as of October 11, 2019 according to the Central Bank.
| Currency | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 5 AUD | RUB 218.5675 |
| 10 AUD | RUB 437,135 |
| 25 AUD | RUB 1,092.8375 |
| 50 AUD | RUB 2,185,675 |
| 100 AUD | RUB 4,371.35 |
| 250 AUD | RUB 10,928.375 |
| 500 AUD | RUB 21,856.75 |
| 1,000 AUD | RUB 43,713.5 |
| 2,500 AUD | RUB 109,283.75 |
| 5,000 AUD | RUB 218,567.5 |
| 10,000 AUD | RUB 437,135.0 |
| 25,000 AUD | RUB 1,092,837.5 |
| 50,000 AUD | RUB 2,185,675.0 |
| 100,000 AUD | RUB 4,371,350.0 |
Exchange rates in KiribatiExchange rates in NauruExchange rates in Tuvalu
Other Australian currencies: Australian dollar (AUD)
The national currency of Australia is a monetary unit called the Australian dollar. The Australian dollar has the international symbol AUD. One Australian dollar is equal to 100 cents. Banknotes in circulation are in denominations of AUD 100, AUD 50, AUD 20, AUD 10 and AUD 5. Australian currency also comes in the form of coins of 1, 2 dollars, 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents. The Australian dollar has been the currency since 1966. Since 1988, banknotes have been produced using special thin plastic rather than paper. The 1 and 2 cent coins were withdrawn from circulation in 1994. Australian banks are open Monday to Thursday from 9.30 to 16.00 to 17.00 on Fridays, Saturday and Sunday are days off, in some states they open on Saturday mornings. It is better to exchange money at Australian banks, their branches at the airport (the Australian dollar rate will be more attractive here) or Australian exchange offices. A slightly less favorable exchange rate for the Australian dollar at hotel exchange offices. The Australian currency also circulates electronically. All major international credit cards and traveler's checks are accepted in the country, and there is usually a fee of up to 15% for cashing them. There is an extensive network of Australian ATMs. In small private stores, especially in the provinces, payment with plastic cards is often impossible; Australian currency is preferred here in the form of cash. It is quite unprofitable to pay with traveler's checks; some Australian banks set quite high commissions for cashing them. Forum Czech Republic Prague
Australia is the country where the Australian dollar is in circulation. Other money on the territory of this state can only be seen in banks and specialized exchangers. All shops, restaurants and cafes only accept Australian dollars.
Dollar in Australia: background
This currency was not the first means of payment in Australia. Before the adoption of the Australian dollar, the country used pounds. In 1966, the government decided to issue new money, which was initially supposed to be called simply “royal”, but the name did not take root, and the new currency became known as the “Australian dollar”.
The new dollar had several common abbreviations:
All of these abbreviations are still used today. The Reserve Bank of Australia's preparations for the adoption of new money began 6 years before their actual introduction into circulation.
The Australian dollar is now considered the sixth most traded currency in the world. This dollar takes up about 5% of all world monetary transactions.
Since 1988, the dollar in Australia has been printed on the thinnest plastic, rather than on paper, thereby increasing its durability.
One dollar in this state is equal to 100 local cents.
Denomination and design
Today, the Australian currency rate is considered floating. The following banknotes are in circulation:
- Five dollars with the image of Elizabeth II;
- Ten dollars with a portrait of Banjo Paterson;
- Twenty dollars with the image of Mary Reibey;
- Fifty dollars with a drawing by David Unaipon;
- One hundred dollars with a picture of Nellie Melba.
Australian money has a very rich color palette. For example, $20 is almost entirely red, while $5 is pink.
In the country's currency circulation you can also find coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 cents. There are 20 and 50 cent coins. There are also one-dollar and two-dollar coins in circulation.
Tourists will be interested to know that banks in Australia are open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays. Large chains, large hotels and medium-sized stores accept payment by credit card. Small shops accept cash only. Tips in this country do not exceed 10%; they are left to taxi drivers much more often than to waiters. It is not necessary to take a lot of local money with you to Australia, because it is not difficult to exchange currency right at the airport or in the center of any large city.
