{"product_id":"60th-anniversary-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\u003cp\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 \u003cstrong\u003eDollar Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e, a friendly cartoon character who appeared on television, posters and pamphlets, cheerfully explaining the new system. His catchy jingle, \u003cem\u003e'Decimal Currency - The Easy Way'\u003c\/em\u003e, was designed to ease fears and help people make the transition smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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 — thanks to extensive preparation, shopkeepers and banks were ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anniversary set includes \u003cstrong\u003ecustom reverses on the 10c and 50c coins\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5c uncirculated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10c uncirculated coin (custom anniversary reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20c uncirculated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50c uncirculated coin (custom anniversary reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$1 uncirculated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$2 uncirculated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-coin display capsule with presentation card and outer carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenominations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncirculated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c), Aluminium Bronze ($1, $2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD. Thorne (King Charles III effigy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Baggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix-coin display capsule with presentation card and outer carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11881\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45396033503318,"sku":"11881","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/7582\/9078\/files\/2026_sixty-years-of-decimal-currency_base-metal-set_unc_packaging_1.webp?v=1784174151","url":"https:\/\/presentsstation.com.au\/products\/60th-anniversary-decimal-currency-2026-uncirculated-six-coin-year-set","provider":"Presents Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}