Reviews

The cheeky yet inviting front cover of this book on the history of Australian currency promises a world of adventure... both educates and entertains... a fine reference book
— Children’s Book Council of Australia

Chris Miles’s book is a fascinating mix of history, biography, science, social studies and good ol’ fashioned general knowledge. It’s a book for all ages.
— The Big Issue

Could well prove invaluable for primary school projects across the nation.... well researched and with just the right amount of detail, this book sketches biographical outlines of the Renaissance men and women that grace our currency, from the ‘father of federation’ Sir Henry Parkes to the pioneering opera singer Dame Nellie Melba
— Reading Time

...an attractive scrapbook style format, with cartoons, photos and mini facts to entertain wandering minds
— Bookseller+Publisher

...accurate and informative... well worth adding to the collection
— Magpies

This fantastic book fully explores the history, design and construction of Australia’s currency... Lavishly illustrated with timelines, fact boxes and full colour photographs throughout... This text is an excellent resource
— New South Wales Department of Education and Training