2026 Australia 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency 6 Coin Uncirculated Mint Set
Brand new, as received from Mint
The set includes custom reverses on the 10c and 50c coins celebrating both Australia’s pre-decimal and decimal coinage
Presented in a six-coin capsule, complete with presentation card and outer carton
All coin obverses feature the effigy of King Charles III by D. Thorne
Struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s uncirculated finish standard
Australian legal tender
Australia's change to decimal currency on 14th February 1966 was not just a change in numbers; it was a cultural shift. Schools, businesses and households had to adjust to a new way of counting, the government launched one of the most memorable public edication campaigns in Australian history. Enter "Dollar Bill", a friendly cartoon character who popped up on television, posters and pamphlets, cheerfully explaining teh new system. His catchy jingle, 'Decimal Currency - The Easy Way!' was designed to ease fears and help people make the transition smoothly. The lead-up to decimalisation took years of planning. A Decimal Currency Board was established to guide the process, and a nationwide competition was held to choose a name for the new currency. While quirky suggestions like the "austral" and "royal" were floated, in the end "dollar" won out as the most practical choice. When Decimal Day arrived, it was met with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Shopkeepers and banks braced for confusion, but thanks to the extensive public education, the transition was smoother than expected. This striking 2026 Six-Coin Uncirculated Year Set celebrates 60 years of Australian Decimal Currency.
