In celebration of her 92nd birthday, the Queen is getting a makeover on Australia's coins.

The federal government says a new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by the UK Royal Mint's engraver Jody Clark, will be rolled out and is expected to be seen on 2019-dated coins.

"This new effigy will replace the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy which has been in use since 1998," Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar said on Sunday.

View photos The new image will be rolled out on 2019 coins. Source: 7News More

Following the announcement, social media reacted to the new image with some less than impressed with the announcement.

Several Twitter users commented they thought the new design did not resemble Her Majesty.

View photos The last effigy of the Queen was introduced in 1998. Source: Royal Australian Mint More

View photos The new coins mark the Queen's 92nd birthday. Source: Getty More

"Is it just me or does it look absolutely nothing like her?" Fairfax journalist Bevan Shields tweeted.

"It’s awful, I’m surprised she approved it," another user wrote.

One comment even suggested it looked more like former first lady Barbara Bush who died on April 17.

Several also said the change may be a waste of time and money, suggesting it would make more sense placing Prince Charles' effigy on the coins.