[dbaust] Next Generation Banknotes: Additional Feature for the Vision Impaired
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 23:16:53 +0800
Next Generation Banknotes: Additional Feature for the Vision Impaired
The Governor, Glenn Stevens, has today announced that the next generation of
Australian banknotes will include a ‘tactile’ feature to assist people with
a vision impairment.
As previously announced, existing features to help the vision impaired tell
the difference between different denominations of Australian banknotes will
be maintained on the new series. These include: bright colours; large and
bold numbers; and different sizes for each denomination of banknote. The
Bank will also continue to fund the production of the ‘cash test card’. The
addition of a ‘tactile’ feature will further assist people with a vision
impairment to tell the difference between denominations.
This decision is the culmination of extensive research by the Bank into
whether an effective and durable tactile marking could be included on
Australian banknotes. This included consultation with the vision impaired
community, other stakeholders and overseas central banks.
The testing and trialling process for the next generation of banknotes is
ongoing and designs have not yet been finalised. Details about the new
designs, the release dates and how they will be issued will be released in a
timely way, so that the public can be confident they understand how to
recognise and use the new banknotes.
Enquiries:
Media Office
Information Department
Reserve Bank of Australia
SYDNEY
Phone: +61 2 9551 9720
Fax: +61 2 9551 8033
E-mail: rbainfo@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rbainfo@xxxxxxxxxx>
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