SBS

Happy Birthday Aussie dollar!

Australian dollars in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Australian dollars in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

SBS Gujarati
View Podcast Series
Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android

Australian dollar was launched on Valentine's day in 1966. Here' a brief look a the the history of what was supposed to be called the 'Royal' but ended up being called 'The Australian Dollar'.

Share

Latest podcast episodes

Jacinta Price during Question Time
A residential street is filled with many similar-looking, single-story brick houses with grey and brown roofs, many of which have solar panels installed. The scene is overcast and a few cars are parked in driveways and on the street.
A man in a suit speaks at a press conference.
Journalist reports on Erin Patterson being found guilty on all charges of murder.
Follow SBS Gujarati
facebook
youtube
Download our apps
SBS Audio
iOSAndroid
SBS On Demand
iOSAndroid
Listen to our podcasts
SBS Gujarati
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Gujarati-speaking Australians.
SBS Learn English
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.
Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch nowOn Demand
Happy Birthday Aussie dollar! | SBS Gujarati