Mock-up, '4b alternative Stair 1', coloured paper on cardboard, designed by Gordon Andrews for the Reserve Bank of Australia's Craigieburn (Melbourne) note printing works, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1981-1982

Gordon Andrews (1914-2001) was one of Australia's foremost industrial designers. Working in Britain and Italy as well as Australia, in 1955 he became the first Australian designer to be elected as a Fellow of the UK Society of Industrial Artists and Designers; later he gained membership of the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry and the Alliance Graphique Internationale.

Andrews, Gordon

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank and derives its functions and powers from the Reserve Bank Act 1959. Its duty is to contribute to the stability of the currency, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. It does this by conducting monetary policy to meet an agreed medium-term inflation target, working to maintain a strong financial system and efficient payments system, and issuing the nation's banknotes.

Reserve Bank of Australia

89/735-36/8/2 Mock-up, '4b alternative Stair 1', coloured paper on cardboard, designed by Gordon Andrews for the Reserve Bank of Australia's Craigieburn (Melbourne) note printing works, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1981-1982

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Stairwell mock-up for RBA designed by Gordon Andrews

Object No. 89/735-36/8/2

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