Australian two-dollar note

Two Dollars
(Australia)
Value2 Australian dollars
Width145 mm
Height72.5 mm
Security featuresmetallic security thread, Watermark
Material usedCotton fibre
Years of printing1966–1987
Obverse
DesignJohn Macarthur and Merino sheep
DesignerGordon Andrews
Design date1965
Reverse
DesignWilliam Farrer and Wheat
DesignerGordon Andrews
Design date1965

The Australian two-dollar note was introduced in 1966 due to decimalisation, to replace the £1 note which had similar green colouration. The note was issued from its introduction in 1966 until its replacement by the two-dollar coin in 1988.