The Figures of Note series of gold-plated 99.9% pure silver, proof quality coins depict historic figures as they were originally represented on Australia's first decimal currency notes issued between 1966 and 1974. The reverse of this coin depicts Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), the English botanist who made the first major collection of Australian flora during James Cook's voyage of discovery between 1768 and 1771; and Caroline Chisholm (1808-1877), who worked to establish better conditions, including suitable employment and accommodation, for young migrant women in New South Wales. Australia's first five dollar banknote featured the image of Banks on the front and the image of Chisholm on the back.