Australian Banknotes: Assisting People with Vision Impairment

Kylie Springer, Priya Subramanian and Terence Turton
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Kylie Springer: Reserve Bank of Australia
Priya Subramanian: Reserve Bank of Australia
Terence Turton: Reserve Bank of Australia

RBA Bulletin (Print copy discontinued), 2015, 01-12

Abstract: A key function of the Reserve Bank is to design and produce banknotes that meet the needs of all sections of the community. The Bank has consulted a wide range of subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure that the next generation of Australia’s banknotes reflects Australia’s cultural identity, is secure and remains functional. One aspect of functionality is that the banknotes are accessible to people with vision impairment. This article outlines the work the Bank has undertaken to meet the needs of the vision-impaired community, from the paper decimal banknote series that was issued in 1966 through to the forthcoming next generation series of banknotes.

Keywords: Tactile features; vision-impaired; emboss; bumps; raised print; blind; accessibility; Australian banknotes; NGB; denomination; Next Generation Banknote; banknote durability; banknote security; circulation impact; banknote production (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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