# Australia-Honoring Banknotes The New Banknotes from the Land Down Under Honor Iconic Local Heroes By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banknotes References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/10/18/straya-cash/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [aarontyler.au](http://www.aarontyler.com.au/blog/2015/7/1/strayacash) Melbourne-based artist Aaron Tyler created 'Straya Cash,' which is an artistic collection of new banknotes for Australia. This clever art project honors [iconic Australians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-australian-firefighters) by placing their faces on the [colorful pieces of paper currency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000). By honoring famous people and monumental moments on something that is used every day, it will ensure that the icon's legacy lives on. The new banknotes feature a wide variety of Australian talent. A few of the highlighted icons include Steve Irwin, Kylie Minogue and Iggy Azalea. The pieces of colorful paper range from yellow and green to pink and red. Each black and white image of a famous Australian is placed atop a colorful background, which ensures that each image is recognizable and eye-catching. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Banknotes:** Creating artistic banknotes honors local heroes and adds a visual element to everyday currency. - **Iconic Recognition:** Featuring famous Australians on banknotes ensures their legacy and achievements are celebrated and remembered. - **Colorful Currency:** Using vibrant colors on banknotes creates eye-catching and visually appealing currency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore opportunities to collaborate with banks and governments to create visually striking banknotes. - **Tourism and Culture:** The tourism and culture industries can leverage the recognition of iconic Australians on banknotes to attract visitors and promote national identity. - **Printing and Security:** The printing and security industries can innovate and develop new technologies and techniques to incorporate vibrant colors and security features into banknotes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indigenous Representation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-the-bill.md) - [Australian Short Film Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gday-short-film.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Asian American Currency Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-may-wong.md) - [History-Honoring Vibrant Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-of-making-change.md) - [Australia-Honoring Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streetx-x-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [British Author-Honoring UK Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jrr-tolkien.md) - [Australian Landscape-Inspired Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala.md)