King Charles III won't appear on Australia's cash as country drops U.K. royals from banknotes
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Australia has decided it's had enough of the British monarchy - at least on its dollar bills. The country will replace the last of its banknotes featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II with something much closer to home.
Britain's King Charles III, the late queen's first son and successor, may have inherited the throne, but his face will not appear on Australia's five-dollar bills.
"I think that's absolutely brilliant," said Sydney resident Leanne Nijemeisland. "This is Australia."
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