Discussion New $5 Note Design

[Maxwell110]

What's everyone's thoughts here about the new five dollar note? I've seen mixed reactions so far, but slightly more negative. I don't really mind it myself, but it could be much better.

It will be introduced on the 1st of September this year, and the higher denomination notes are still to come.

Here's the RBA article on it: http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/australias-banknotes/next-generation-banknotes-program/

Old note for comparison:

 

[Maxwell110]

inb4 900 dollarydoos simpsons memes

 

[akkaps]

For reference purposes only



As for the $5 note, it's too colourful for my liking. It makes it come off as comical.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Looks like s**t

 

[Chuckie357]

They already did this once and you don't see the newer one hardly anywhere, what a waste of time all to give the queen an updated look

 

[Andonis1997]

Blue only belongs on the $10

 

[Red Crow]

Is this permanent new or temporary new like this $5 note that came out about 10 years ago?

 

[tuckylives]

Is this permanent new or temporary new like this $5 note that came out about 10 years ago?

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Permanent.

 

[tuckylives]

The interesting thing following the release of the new notes will be counterfeits making their way into circulation.

Our plastic polymer notes are some of the hardest in the world to reproduce fraudulently. However, it is the year 2016 and the required technology is out there in the hands of the wrong people, so they'll be out to take advantage of the new release. Of course it's relatively easy to tell a fake note from a real one in their current incarnation, but when the new notes come out, they'll be glossy, shiny and stiff, and for some, much harder to distinguish from a counterfeit.

 

[Maxwell110]

Here's the RBA article on it: http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/australias-banknotes/next-generation-banknotes-program/

Shoulda included it in the OP

 

[alex 3549]

Not a fan of the new Stuey Diver I think that the old ones were fine.

 

[Reppie]

 

[Red Crow]

Permanent.

Interesting.

Here's the RBA article on it: http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/australias-banknotes/next-generation-banknotes-program/

Shoulda included it in the OP

That makes me feel better about it. I thought that was supposed to be some sort of blue river through it, but its actually a top to bottom clear section, so in real life I think it will look quite good.

Definitely thought the $5 was looking dated. I thought that even way back over ten years ago when that one I posted was introduced (what was the story with that anyway?). I quite liked those ones. Looking forward to more of these being rolled out.

 

[Red Crow]

Incidentally, has someone just photoshopped Her Majesty to make her look older rather than just use a more recent image?

 

[Adz2332]

actually with that panel being clear instead of blue i kinda like it

 

[Jaeger]

Colour looks faded. Bloody BLK

 

[MKMatty]

Initially thought the blue border and mid part were horrible. Now looking at it, I realise the blue is just the bench the note is sitting on and the mid section is clear. Will look nice IRL.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Now this, I like.

 

[HaroLad]

I hate it, yuck.

 

[Kram]

It's just ok.

 

[HaroLad]

Why don't we get some sort of say on this?

It looks really, really bad.

 

[HTT]

Why don't we get some sort of say on this?

It looks really, really bad.

Because if we had a say, we'd end up in the same situation as the UK with Boaty McBoatface, but on a much more serious issue

 

[Cole Dammett]

Sounds like I'm in the minority here but I like it!
Reminds me of the current Canadian noteset.

 

[pot shot]

I actually like it.

Monarchy thing is a bit stuffed but that will exist always here. the lighter shade of pink on the left is better, less ugly, and the aboriginal element is important and should be more pronounce din our country's things. Maybe not classically beautiful but it is unique – for one note, it works.

 

[Fizzler]

Is this going to be a trial for the rest of the notes?