The 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency!
Symbolising the greatest change in our monetary history, February the 14th 1966 saw the formal introduction of decimal currency in Australia. The remarkably complex system it replaced – inherited from...
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The 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency!
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Celebrating 60 Years of the Royal Australian Mint: A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence
For six decades, the Royal Australian Mint has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s culture and heritage. From producing Australia’s first decimal coins to creating some of the...
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Treasures in your change: the 10c!
Treasures in your change – the 10c! We have discussed before that there are some Australian coin denominations collectors tend to ignore – the 5c, the $2 (up until relatively...
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Treasures in your change: The $2 coin!
Treasures in your change! The $2 coin! Once upon a time, the Australian $2 coin – along with the 5c and 10c coins – was almost entirely ignored by collectors....
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The humble 5c – a potential treasure in your change!
The humble 5c – a potential treasure in your change! The humble 5c – Australia’s lowest denomination, and a coin that now carries so little purchasing power that its very...
