2005 Australia $5 Banknote – Queen Elizabeth II & Parliament Houses | Classic Polymer Design
Celebrate a modern chapter in Australian currency with this 2005 $5 banknote (P-57c), issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia and printed by Note Printing Australia. Featuring Queen Elizabeth II and both the Old and New Parliament Houses, this note blends regal tradition with national pride. As part of the second-generation polymer series, it showcases Australia’s early innovations in banknote security and design.
Key Details
• Pick Number: P-57c • Denomination: $5 AUD • Dimensions: 130 × 65 mm • Material: Polymer • Transparent Window: Stylized Federation Star • Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Prickly Moses wattle • Reverse: Old and New Parliament Houses, Canberra • Signature: Macfarlane & Henry (Governor & Secretary, Reserve Bank of Australia) • Printer: Note Printing Australia
Why Collect This Note?
✔️ Royal Portraiture – Features Queen Elizabeth II in her later reign ✔️ Architectural Heritage – Honors Australia’s democratic legacy with dual Parliament depictions ✔️ 2005 Birth Year Gift – A meaningful keepsake from a mid-2000s milestone ✔️ Polymer Pioneer – Part of Australia’s early adoption of durable, secure polymer notes
Perfect for
Collectors of modern Australian currency, royal memorabilia enthusiasts, and those seeking a thoughtful gift from 2005.
