Reserve Bank of Australia

History Week 2011

Eat History

5–9 September 2011

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History Week 2011 - A detail from the £5 note (1953-54 issue) which shows a mixture of agricultural and pastoral activities which fed Australia.

History Week 2011 is themed ‘Eat History’, and focuses on the history of Australian food and drink. The Reserve Bank’s Museum highlights the associations between this theme and the history of our currency. Visitors can view a ‘menu’ that details these association between food and drink and the nation's banknotes, drawing on this for a self-guided tour of the Museum. Brochures are available at the Museum desk.

History Week is an annual event organised by the History Council of New South Wales to showcase the rich, diverse history produced by organisations and individuals across the state.