Australian one-hundred-dollar note • Australia • Banknotes • Reserve Bank of Australia • Philip Lowe
‘Granny Smith’ launch completes set of redesigned Australian banknotes ‘Granny Smith’ launch completes set of redesigned Australian banknotes The Reserve Bank has released the final piece in its line of “Next Generation” Australian banknotes. The new $100 note will enter circulation on Thursday, finally catching up to the other banknotes – with a new look and a security upgrade. RBA governor Philip Lowe said the banknote program had taken 10 years to complete, with the new $100 the crowning glory. “The release of the new $100 marks the completion of the decade-long program to upgrade the security of our banknotes. As a result, Australia continues to have some of the best and most secure banknotes in the world,” Mr Lowe said. “We also continue to celebrate the outstanding contributions of two well-known Australians, Sir John Monash and Dame Nellie Melba, on the new $100.” Sir John Monash was an engineer, soldier and civic leader recognised for his influence in the building-constructio