King Charles III won't appear on Australia's cash as country drops U.K. royals from banknotes
Australia has decided it's had enough of the British monarchy - at least on its dollar bills. The country will replace the last of its banknotes featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II with something much closer to home.
2023-02-02 18:11:11 - VI News Staff
Britain's King Charles III, the late queen's first son and successor, may have inherited the throne, but his face will not appear on Australia's five-dollar bills.
"I think that's absolutely brilliant," said Sydney resident Leanne Nijemeisland. "This is Australia."
Instead of the king, Australia's government decided that new five-dollar bills will carry an image honoring the country's indigenous culture.
"The five-dollar note will say more about our history and our heritage and our country, and I see that as a good thing," said Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
The British monarch is formally Australia's head of state, but Queen Elizabeth's death in September resurfaced questions about the how much of a role Britain's royals should still play in former British colonies — if any.