Royal Australian Mint | 2026 Australian Decimal Currency 60th Anniversary Unc 6 Coin Set
Due to low margins, coins do not qualify for free shipping.
The 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.
On 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.
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 '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.
This 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.
Product specifications
- Denominations: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2
- Year: 2026
- Finish: Uncirculated
- Obverse designer: D. Thorne (King Charles III effigy)
- Reverse designer: A. Baggio
- Metal content: Copper (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c), Aluminium bronze ($1, $2)
- Packaging: Coin in display case with presentation card and outer carton
- Maximum mintage: Unlimited
- Australian legal tender
- Product code: 11881
- Shipping Policy
- Refund Policy
- Option for signature on delivery available at checkout
Due to low margins, coins do not qualify for free shipping.
The 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.
On 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.
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 '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.
This 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.
Product specifications
- Denominations: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2
- Year: 2026
- Finish: Uncirculated
- Obverse designer: D. Thorne (King Charles III effigy)
- Reverse designer: A. Baggio
- Metal content: Copper (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c), Aluminium bronze ($1, $2)
- Packaging: Coin in display case with presentation card and outer carton
- Maximum mintage: Unlimited
- Australian legal tender
- Product code: 11881
- Shipping Policy
- Refund Policy
- Option for signature on delivery available at checkout