Get AUD from the ATM
You can withdraw AUD from Travelex ATM at great rates around Australia and at the Airports.
The Low Down on the Australian Currency
| Currency: | Australian dollar |
| Currency code: | AUD |
| Central Bank: | Reserve Bank of Australia |
| Currency symbol: | $ (dollar) |
| Currency sub unit: | ¢ (cent) |
| Nicknames: | buck, aussie dollar |
| Bank notes: | $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 |
| Coins: | 5¢, 10¢, 50¢, $1, $2 |
Up until 1910, Australia used the British pound as its currency, but this was phased out when the Australian dollar came into circulation.
Finally in 1956, the Australian dollar was born! Since 1988, Australia has been using plastic looking polymer bills, making them a lot harder to tear or lose to the laundry wash. The Australian dollar is now the 5th most traded currency in the world.
The most commonly used bills in Australian dollars are the $5, $10, $20 and $50 bills.
Must-sees in Australia
- Whitsunday Islands
- The Whitsundays, as they're better known, are a collection of islands in Queensland great for camping, hiking and scuba diving off of the Great Barrier Reef.
- Magnetic Island
- Wildlife abounds on and around Magnetic Island, with over half of its territory designated as national park land. Make sure to get a closer look at the 800 koalas living on the island.
- Adelaide
- A hidden gem often missed by tourists in Australia for the first time, Adelaide boasts a vibrant art scene and is also a great jumping off point to Australia's best wine country.
Buying Australian dollars online is easy
Top-up Australian dollars on your Travelex Money Card, exchange in-store or withdraw from ATMs.