Australian money slang

by Gordon 19. November 2009 14:09

More on Australian slang for money. (Don't forget, Australian slang is closely related to Cockney slang for obvious historical reasons).

Elise from Australia tells us:

"A $20 is a Lobster, A $50 is a pineapple, A $100 is a spot, $500 a monkey, and $1000 a gorilla. The colours of the $20 and $50 in australia help with their names."

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12/7/2009 4:52:15 PM #

Simon Wilson

Australia doesn't have $500 and $1000 notes...?!

Simon Wilson United Kingdom | Reply

12/11/2009 3:55:18 AM #

Rob Keane

A $100 can also be termed 'a Bradman', reference to the great mans cricketing feets

Rob Keane Australia | Reply

12/13/2009 5:28:13 AM #

dave



"A $20 is a Lobster, A $50 is a pineapple, A $100 is a spot, $500 a monkey, and $1000 a gorilla. The colours of the $20 and $50 in australia help with their names."

I've lived in Australia my whole life (39 years) and have never heard any of these.
I've heard of a $20 note being referred to as a Red Back.

dave Australia | Reply

1/2/2010 11:40:59 AM #

tom

I've only heard of the $50 called a pineapple, none of the others.

tom Australia | Reply

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