The Reserve Bank and Reform of the Currency: 1960–1988

Early Designs of 'Dollar' Currency Notes

The decision to adopt the dollar made necessary the design and production of a new series of notes with a fairly short leadtime.

Preliminary designs by four artists, under the general artistic direction of noted artist Russell Drysdale, were completed by March 1964.

Some of the designs not used are shown here.

Designed by Richard Beck

Designed by George Hamori

Designed by Max Forbes