CURRENCYSHARES AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR TRUS: (AMEX: FXA)

The Australian dollar is the national currency of Australia and the currency of the accounts of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Australian Central Bank. As of April 2010, the Australian dollar is the fifth most traded currency in the world, accounting for approximately 4% of global foreign exchange transactions. The USD/Australian dollar pair is the fourth most traded currency pair.

This Trust issues Australian Dollar Shares that represent units of fractional undivided beneficial interest in & ownership of the Trust. The Shares are intended to provide investors with a simple, cost-effective means of gaining investment benefits similar to those of holding Australian Dollars. Investors will be able to access the market for Aus Dollars through a traditional brokerage account.