{"product_id":"60th-anniversary-of-decimal-currency-2026-uncirculated-six-coin-year-set","title":"60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency 2026 Uncirculated Six-Coin Year Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Australian Mint marks six decades of decimal currency with this uncirculated six-coin year set. Released in February 2026, this collection celebrates a defining moment in Australia's monetary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOn 14 February 1966, Australia transitioned to decimal currency in a cultural shift that required schools, businesses and households to adapt to a new way of counting. The government launched one of the most memorable public education campaigns in Australian history. Enter Dollar Bill, a friendly cartoon character who appeared on television, posters and pamphlets, cheerfully explaining the new system. His catchy jingle, 'Decimal Currency - The Easy Way', was designed to ease fears and help people make the transition smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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 'austral' and 'royal' were floated, '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, thanks to extensive preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis anniversary set includes custom reverses on the 10c and 50c coins celebrating both pre-decimal and decimal coinage. The coins are presented in a six-coin capsule, complete with presentation card and outer carton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDenominations: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYear: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eObverse designer: D. Thorne (King Charles III effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReverse designer: A. Baggio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetal content: Copper (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c), Aluminium bronze ($1, $2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePackaging: Coin in display case with presentation card and outer carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaximum mintage: Unlimited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAustralian legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduct code: 11881\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"footycoinandgifts.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55759836217512,"sku":"9314688118812","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2320\/8104\/files\/2026_sixty-years-of-decimal-currency_base-metal-set_unc_packaging.webp?v=1784184517","url":"https:\/\/www.footycoinandgifts.com.au\/products\/60th-anniversary-of-decimal-currency-2026-uncirculated-six-coin-year-set","provider":"footycoinandgifts.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}