US Money, Put to Shame Down Under
I arrived in Melbourne, Australia a couple days ago, and straight from the airport ATM, the first thing that caught my eye was the beauty of the Australian Dollar. I’ve been a kind of currency binge since my Philippines currency re-design, and compared to our horribly designed American currency, Australian money follows a well devised system from the coinage to the bills. Coins are arranged by color and size relative to their amount, providing easier access for internationals like myself, and the paper bills are coded by color and surprisingly size as well, making fumbling through a wallet to find the appropriate denomination easier than staring into a green abyss like in the states. Above this, the imagery on Australian currency is very elegant and beautiful. Next time you open your wallet or catch a stray on the street, take a look at the design of these paper bills, they are simply amazing.
third from last looks like some straight up da vinci!