50 Australian Dollars (2018 – 2023 Series)

The 50 Australian Dollars banknote issued between 2018 and 2023 belongs to Australia’s Next Generation polymer series, recognised worldwide for its advanced security technology and highly detailed storytelling design. Produced by the Reserve Bank of Australia, the note combines transparent polymer construction with tactile printing, colour-shifting elements, and micro-engraved imagery, making it one of the most sophisticated circulating banknotes currently in use.

On the front of the banknote appears Edith Cowan, social reformer and the first woman elected to an Australian parliament. Her portrait is rendered in fine engraved detail, with subtle shading capturing facial features and period clothing. Surrounding her are symbolic references to education and civic progress, including architectural imagery and a commemorative reference to her parliamentary achievements. A large transparent window contains a complex arrangement of miniature images and micro-printing, including native flora and iconography that becomes visible when held to light. The dominant yellow-gold colour palette distinguishes the denomination clearly within the Australian series, while tactile raised printing assists recognition for visually impaired users.

The reverse features David Unaipon, inventor, writer, and Indigenous Australian intellectual. His portrait is accompanied by scientific diagrams and imagery connected to his mechanical inventions and cultural legacy. Native plants and wildlife motifs integrate with the transparent security window, which incorporates multiple reflective and colour-shifting elements visible at different viewing angles. The denomination “50” appears prominently, alongside intricate background patterns and layered security features including micro-text, shadow imagery, and fine line structures designed to resist counterfeiting.

Because polymer banknotes circulate widely and are frequently taken home after travel, the 50 Australian Dollars (2018–2023 series) is commonly found in UK households, charity collections, and business cash holdings. However, many banks and bureaux will not accept foreign currency once accounts close, travel ends, or minimum exchange limits apply. If you have Australian banknotes to convert, you can exchange foreign coins and notes through our UK-based service.

• Indicate the quantity of 50 Australian Dollar banknotes you want to exchange

• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button

• Your online account now shows the exchange value

We regularly handle leftover travel money that traditional exchange providers refuse due to minimum values, account restrictions, or foreign currency policies. Our service works for individuals, charities, and businesses across the UK, providing a trusted way to convert surplus international banknotes into pounds without needing a bank account or high-street visit.