The Reserve Bank of Australia conducts monetary policy,
works to maintain a strong financial system and issues
the nation's banknotes. The Reserve Bank commenced
operations as Australia's central bank on 14 January 1960.
The Museum tells the story of our currency notes against
the background of Australia's economic and social development,
through a number of stages from colonial settlement
through to the current era of polymer banknotes.
Speech by Michele Bullock, Assistant Governor (Financial System), at the
De Nederlandsche Bank Housing Market seminar, Amsterdam
Reserve Bank Board Meeting – Monetary Policy Decision
Panel participation by Michele Bullock, Assistant Governor (Financial
System), at the Melbourne Business School - Competition in Banking conference,
Melbourne
Chart Pack
Speech by Philip Lowe, Governor, at the Australian Industry Group
members, Melbourne
Reserve Bank of Australia