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(Criterion F and H) include:
                  The main Foyer (Ground Floor level) wall mural sculpture by Bim Hilder.
                  The Podium plaza sculpture by Margel Hinder, together with its original design maquette for the sculpture.
                  The brass lettering text of the Bank's charter set on a black granite wall in the main foyer.
                  Commemorative plaque for the completion of the building.

The Bank emblem originally located on the western parapet wall (exterior) of the building, constructed in cast aluminium with green enamelled finish designed by Gordon Andrews, has been removed from the Phillip Street elevation.

Policy 52  The commissioned public art works displayed in the Reserve Bank building should be retained and conserved as an integral public component of the building. Professional advice on the care and maintenance of the art works should be sought.

Policy 53  A continuing programme of public exhibitions of the Bank's collections should be part of any curatorial policy for the Bank.

8.2.7            Views and Vistas
The Reserve Bank of Australia head office building occupies a prominent site at the corner of Martin Place and Macquarie Street, Sydney, and in close proximity to several buildings identified as having heritage significance, including buildings identified as demonstrating Commonwealth Heritage values and National Heritage values.  It is an important element in the important historic streetscapes of Martin Place and Macquarie Street (Criterion E).  It forms a gateway feature at the eastern end of one of the cities principal pedestrian thoroughfares.  Changes to the RBA building should take into consideration the impact of the works on significant views from surrounding streets and areas including Queen Square, Phillip Street or the Domain.

The RBA Head office building is visible in some views from Hyde Park Barracks, which is included on the National Heritage List (Place ID 105935) and is part of the World Heritage Listing of 'Australian Convict Sites'.  Under the EPBC Act, the Reserve Bank is obliged to protect Commonwealth Heritage values and National Heritage values of other places in the vicinity.

Policy 54  Additions to the Reserve Bank of Australia Head Office building should be located to minimise adverse visual impacts on views to the building from Martin Place and Macquarie Street.

Policy 55  Views from the pedestrian level of Martin Place and Macquarie Street to the ground floor foyer of the RBA Head Office building are to be retained in keeping with the concept of openess and transparancy underpinning the design of the building.

8.2.8            Moveable Heritage
The Reserve Bank of Australia possesses a collection of furniture, including tables, chairs, credenzas and desks, acquired or commissioned as part of the original fit-out or the 1970s additions to the building.  Significant furniture associated with the RBA