{"product_id":"mint-coin-australian-decimal-currency-60th-anniversary-2026-six-coin-uncirculated-year-set","title":"Mint Coin | Australian Decimal Currency 60th Anniversary 2026 Six Coin Uncirculated Year Set","description":"\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.cs475268B{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#1C1C1C;font-style:normal;Arial;} .cs3388614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt} .cs1844654{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt}\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\t\u003cp class=\"cs1844654\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs475268B\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs1844654\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs475268B\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs1844654\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs475268B\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3388614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs475268B\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RoyalAustralianMint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46385852285117,"sku":"9314688118812","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/2174\/9640\/files\/2026_sixty-years-of-decimal-currency_base-metal-set_unc_packaging.webp?v=1770331157","url":"https:\/\/www.onebaby.com.au\/products\/mint-coin-australian-decimal-currency-60th-anniversary-2026-six-coin-uncirculated-year-set","provider":"One Baby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}