New AU $5 banknote, software release BB AU1183 & FL AU1520

new five dollar australian banknote

JEA would like to announce that the Reserve Bank of Australia is releasing a new $5 note. These notes will come into effect in September of 2016, please make sure your payment products are ready to use these notes by updating their firmware.

Products effected by the new note changes are:

  • CashCode Products
    • VU(1014)
    • FL Series
    • SM Series (SM2005, 2055, 2017)
    • Bill to Bill (MBB310 XX180
  • Crane Payment Innovations Products
    • VU(1014)
    • SM Series (SM2005, 2055, 2017)
    • Bill to Bill Recycler (MBB310AU1180) BX300 (MBB310XX1180)
  • Suzo Happ Products
    • Bill to Bill Recycler (MBB310XX1180)
    • BX300 (BB310XX180)

The new features of the notes are items such as a new clear window across the width of the note, tactile feel to assist the vision impared and future proofing the design for added security features in the future.

The colour palette, people and sizes of the notes will be retained and as well as the notes being printed on plastic.

You can read more about the $5 note changes on the Reserve Bank of Australia website.

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