The 5-dollar bill (worth about $3.57) is the only Australian note that features the monarch, and earlier bills have featured examples of ancient and contemporary Aboriginal art.

“It’s an important opportunity to recognize, on the A$5 note, more of our indigenous heritage and history and culture going back tens of thousands of years,” he said.

Maybe the king can go on another note, but keep the queen." Charles' face will make it onto Australia's coins, but the monarchy's 100-year monopoly on the country's cash is finally spent.