Caroline Chisholm was featured on the Australian five-dollar note to honor her significant contributions to social reform and her efforts in assisting immigrants in the 19th century. She is celebrated for her advocacy for women's rights, welfare, and education, as well as her role in establishing support systems for newly arrived families in Australia. Her inclusion on the note symbolizes recognition of her impact on Australian society and her legacy as a pioneer in social justice.
She was on the five dollar note for 20 years.
In 1967, Caroline Chisholm was put on the $5 noteand she stayed on for 20 years.
Australia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes. The original Australian paper Five Dollar note released between 1967 and 1991, had Sir Joseph Banks (Botanist) on the front, and Caroline Chisholm (Philanthropist) on the back.
The Australian Five Dollar note was first issued in 1967, the year following the introduction of decimal currency. The Reserve Bank of Australia decided that Sir Joseph Banks would appear on the front of the note and that Caroline Chisholm would appear on the reverse. When the notes were issued into circulation, they stayed in circulation until 1992 when they were replaced by the polymer banknotes.
One note is not a five dollar note but the other is.
Caroline Chisholm's face appeared on the Australian five-dollar note to honor her significant contributions to the welfare of immigrants and her advocacy for women's rights in the 19th century. She was instrumental in helping immigrants settle in Australia, providing support and resources to those in need. The decision to feature her on the note reflects Australia's recognition of her humanitarian efforts and her role in shaping social policy during her time.
caroline chisholm was on the 5 dollar note for 20 years before being replaced by the queen of england
Caroline Chisholm appeared on the reverse of the old paper Five Dollar notes from their introduction in 1967 until their withdrawal in 1992. When we got the new polymer notes, a new design was made for each type and all Australian banknotes got new faces on them. The new polymer Australian Five Dollar note first issued in 1992, has Queen Elizabeth II on the front and old and new Parliament houses on the reverse. The Centenary of Federation Five Dollar note issued only in 2001, featured Sir Henry Parkes on the front and Catherine Helen Spence on the reverse.
if you mean New Zealand then Sir Edmand Hillary was on the five dollar note
He is on the five dollar note.
Abraham Lincoln.
Yes, a five hundred dollar federal reserve note has stuff on the back.