Israeli Shekel to Australian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Israel

Currency Code, Symbol: ILS, ₪

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10 agorot, ₪​1⁄2, ₪1, ₪2, ₪5, ₪10

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: ₪20, ₪50, ₪100, ₪200

History: The Israeli new shekel (₪) is the national currency of Israel, not used in other countries. It has an abbreviated international name – ILS. Agoras are used as change for the Israeli shekel.One ILS has 100 agoras. The currency appeared in 1985. Its predecessor was the Israeli old shekel. The 5-shekel coin was removed in 2006, and in 2008, it had completely gone out of circulation. Coins have dates that correlate to the Jewish lunisolar calendar imprinted on them. The numbers are also written differently: instead of Arabic numbers, they use 22 letters of the Jewish alphabet.Read More

Country of Circulation: Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and others

Currency Code, Symbol: AUD, AU$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.Read More