Australia has announced the removal of symbols of the British monarchy, including the image of the Queen, from its currency notes.
According to the French news agency AFP, the Reserve Bank of Australia said on Thursday that the former Queen Elizabeth II will be replaced by an image of indigenous Australian culture on the $5 note.
The Reserve Bank of Australia says it will consult with its country’s indigenous peoples about the new note design to prioritize the culture and history of Australians.
On the occasion of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 last year, official mourning was announced in Australia, but some Australian indigenous organizations protested against the destructive effects of the British neo-colonial era and demanded the end of the monarchy. what was
Australia is a democratic country, but being a constitutional monarchy, its head is King Charles II.
The Reserve Bank of Australia added that its decision has the support of the government of Prime Minister Antony Albenez, who is in favor of making Australia a democratic state.
According to the central bank, the design and printing of the new note will take ‘several years’, but the old $5 note will continue to be used.