2026 Australian Decimal Currency 60th Anniversary 6 Coin Proof Set
Brand new, as received from the Mint
The set includes custom reverses on the 10c and 50c coins celebrating both Australia’s pre-decimal and decimal coinage
Presented as six individually encapsulated coins in a display case, and includes an information booklet and outer box
All coin obverses feature the effigy of King Charles III by D. Thorne
Struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s proof finish standard
Australian legal tender
Australia's change in 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 Proof Year Set celebrates 60 years of Australian Decimal Currency.
