Banknote Australia 5 Dollars Elizabeth II - Parliament - 2016 - Polymer

The 2016 Australian 5 dollar banknote is made of polymer, incorporating modern security features and a distinctive design. It measures 130 mm in length and 65 mm in width.

The front of the banknote is dominated by shades of yellow, pink, and purple. The central element is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II positioned on the right. Alongside her is a representation of the Prickly Moses Wattle, a native plant species, as well as an Eastern Spinebill bird, highlighting Australian flora and fauna.

The back of the banknote features an image of the Australian Parliament on the left, while a mosaic of the Parliament's forecourt is visible on the right. These architectural elements highlight the country's government institutions.

The banknote was printed by Note Printing Australia, an entity specializing in the production of banknotes. A particular characteristic of this banknote is that the first two digits of the serial number correspond to the last two digits of the year of issue, making it easy to identify the year of production.

This 5 dollar banknote is part of a series where each denomination is designed to reflect aspects of Australian identity through portraits, natural elements, and national symbols.