Update from the Reserve Bank – New $100 Note

The Reserve Bank continues to print the new $100 and will shortly make it available for testing purposes.

The Reserve Bank proposed schedule is as follows::

• Now – Taking orders from machine manufacturers of test $100 banknotes from the second production run. These banknotes have a different signature block than the banknotes released in November 2019 and more production variation.
• Early June 2020 – Distribute test banknote orders to machine manufacturers.
• Mid 2020 – Release assurance banknotes to the banks and machine owners for testing purposes.
• Late 2020 – Release the new $100 into circulation.