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Savannah Meacham

'The King is King of Australia': Backlash over $5 note

Australia's $5 note has been printed with the face of the late Queen Elizabeth II since 1992. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Removing the monarch's portrait from the $5 note has sparked outrage among royalists who say the federal government is stealthily trying to make Australia a republic.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed the refreshed $5 note will feature the theme "Connection to Country" to reflect Aboriginal culture and history.

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