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Reserve Bank of Australia Museum

Hosted by the Reserve Bank of Australia in its city headquarters, this museum displays Australian bank notes and currency from the earliest issues to the present day. Interesting but basic. Drop in for 15 min or so if you are passing by Martin Place.

Address: Ground Floor, 65 Martin Pl
Hours: Temporarily closed as of June 2025; otherwise open Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, except bank holidays
Price: Free admission
Website: rba.gov.au (opens in a new tab)

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