Furious Australians Demand That Banknotes Have Steve Irwin's Face Instead Of King Charles'

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Australians demanded significant changes to their currency.

The Australian National Bank announced yesterday, September 9, that King Charles III's portrait will take Her Majesty's place on their $5 notes.

Soon, his image will appear on coins as well, but there will be one more difference: He will be facing to the right instead of his late mother's left. It adheres to an ancient 1660 royal tradition.

The changes, however, have angered Australians, who are now calling for a different face to appear on their coins and notes in their place.

People shared what they believed to be a better proposal on Reddit, suggesting that the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, should replace the new heir.

One user said: "Alright c****, now old Betty has dropped off the perch time for the important s***. Who we gonna put on all our money? Because I can't see that c*** Charles on there. Maybe Steve Irwin, or Russell Coight? Throw us some ideas."

Another user agreed: "Steve Irwin deserves our highest form of currency."

A third commenter agreed that King Charles shouldn't be on their money, adding that it was "going too far," but did not offer any alternatives.

Australians have wanted Irwin on their currency before.

A petition to feature "the all-time greatest Australian bloke" on their currency was started back in August 2016.

In any case, people don't need to worry about it for long because work on the new notes and coins has just begun.

In 2023, new coins are expected to be released, and notes will follow soon after.

As reported by The Guardian, a spokesperson for the Reserve Bank of Australia said: "All Australian banknotes issued from 1913 retain their legal tender status."

"We will plan for an update to the $5 banknote design in due course. Creating the design for new banknotes is a complex process.”

"It can be several years [between] when a banknote is printed and when it is issued into circulation depending on demand from the public and the need to replace banknotes that have become worn in circulation."