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Australia is removing British monarchy from its bank notes

Australian banknotes are being counted in Canberra, Australia, May 1, 2009. Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The nation's central bank said Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins. (Alan Porritt/AAP Image via AP) Australian currency is displayed in Adelaide, Australia, April 16, 2018. Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The nation's central bank said Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins. (Morgan Sette/AAP Image via AP) Australian banknotes are being counted in Canberra, Australia, May 1, 2009. Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The nation's central bank said Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. (Alan Porritt/AAP Image via AP) FILE - Australian $5 notes are pictured in Sydney on Sept. 10, 2022. King Charles III won’t feature on Australia's new $5 bill, the nation's central bank announced Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, signaling a phasing out of the British monarchy from Australian bank notes, although he is still expected to feature on coins. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)