wow did u know once there was a $5 coin :P
Dame Mary Gilmore is on the Australian $10 note because of her significant contributions to Australian literature and social welfare. She was a renowned writer, poet, and advocate for the rights of women, children, and the disadvantaged. Her legacy is honored on the currency to celebrate her lasting impact on Australian society.
she died on the 3rd of 1962 she was 97 years of age and was put on the 10 dollar note.
Banjo Patterson is on the note because he gave Australia an identity to other countries. Dame Mary Gilmore is on the note because she fought for women to be able to vote.
Front: Mary Reibey Back: Reverend John Flynn
she died on the 3rd of 1962 she was 97 years of age and was put on the 10 dollar note.
wow did u know once there was a $5 coin :P
The person on a 10 note can vary depending on the currency. In the U.S., Alexander Hamilton is on the $10 bill. In the UK, Charles Darwin is on the £10 note. In Australia, Dame Mary Gilmore is on the $10 note.
Dame Mary Gilmore was featured on the Australian $10 note to honor her significant contributions to literature and her advocacy for social justice. A prominent poet and activist, she was known for her work in promoting Australian culture and her commitment to issues such as women's rights and Indigenous rights. Her inclusion on the note reflects the recognition of her impact on Australian society and her role in shaping the nation’s identity. The note also features imagery related to her literary legacy, celebrating her as a key figure in Australian history.
She's not, Dame Nellie Melba is on the 100 dollar note not the 20 dollar note. She is on there as she is considered one of the worlds most important opera singers, and as a result was honoured by being put onto our dollar notes.
The current polymer Australian Ten Dollar note has Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson (balladist & journalist) on the front and Dame Mary Gilmore (poet & human rights campaigner) on the back. The $10 note only has the words "Waltzing Matilda" on it. The text along the bottom of the note are excerpts from "The Man From Snowy River". "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man From Snowy River" are both the work of Banjo Paterson.
Mary Gilmore is she was very famous and is on the $10 note
Dame Nellie Melba