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When I first saw the topic of this challenge I must admit I was a little perplexed. My favourite currency? Do most people have a favourite?

As soon as I asked my self that question though I realised I really do have a favourite- the Aussie battler. Subconsciously, I've been rooting for the Aussie Dollar ever since it hit the 80c mark a few years back (can't believe that the one time I had the pleasure of visiting the US, it was only 60c!!) These days though, every time I hear that the AUD value is on the rise I can't help but feel a confusing sense of pride. Confusing because a high Aussie dollar isn't great for our economy at all!

For those of you not fortunate enough to have visited us down under here's a quick guide to the 5th most traded currency in the world.

With only a small quantity of English and foreign coins brought with the First Fleet in 1788, most of the dealings in the first few years consisted of bartering. Rum was the main means of exchange...shame palm trees aren't endemic to Australia, with so much beach and rum I'm sure some coconuts wouldn't have hurt!

Handwritten notes of credit were common but easily counterfeited and subject to devaluation so in 1817 the Bank of New South Wales was established and the first issues of local shillings were released. It wasn't until 1910, almost ten years after Federation that Australian Commonwealth coins and notes began to appear.

Decimal currency was introduced only in 1966. The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Men…

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When I first saw the topic of this challenge I must admit I was a little perplexed. My favourite currency? Do most people have a favourite?

As soon as I asked my self that question though I realised I really do have a favourite- the Aussie battler. Subconsciously, I've been rooting for the Aussie Dollar ever since it hit the 80c mark a few years back (can't believe that the one time I had the pleasure of visiting the US, it was only 60c!!) These days though, every time I hear that the AUD value is on the rise I can't help but feel a confusing sense of pride. Confusing because a high Aussie dollar isn't great for our economy at all!

For those of you not fortunate enough to have visited us down under here's a quick guide to the 5th most traded currency in the world.

With only a small quantity of English and foreign coins brought with the First Fleet in 1788, most of the dealings in the first few years consisted of bartering. Rum was the main means of exchange...shame palm trees aren't endemic to Australia, with so much beach and rum I'm sure some coconuts wouldn't have hurt!

Handwritten notes of credit were common but easily counterfeited and subject to devaluation so in 1817 the Bank of New South Wales was established and the first issues of local shillings were released. It wasn't until 1910, almost ten years after Federation that Australian Commonwealth coins and notes began to appear.

Decimal currency was introduced only in 1966. The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Men…

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When you live in a great country like Australia, winter is something that happens some time between going to the office and heading out for a beverage at the end of the day. Yes, we are blessed with wonderful weather but that means that it's near impossible getting away with "winter padding".
I've never been a fan of diets. That's not to say I don't eat healthy, but if I'm out I'm finishing that rack of pork ribs no questions asked!
Instead my fitness motto is stay active. I try to make it to a class at the gym at least three times a week and do not shirk away from any chance to walk rather than ride- be it an elevator or car!
I love team sports and make an effort to try a new style of exercise every chance I get. At the moment I'm very excited to try Anti-Gravity Yoga! Oh and I've booked a Polo lesson in July!
The way I see it, fitness should be part of your everyday life, otherwise you'll never stick to the routine.
Have you tried any exciting exercises lately? What works for you? Would love to hear your tips!-sia, xx

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