60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency 6-Coin Set CuNi/AlBr 2026
Set of 6 Coins: 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency CuNi/AlBr 2026
The 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency set commemorates the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the decimal system in Australia, which came into effect on 14 February 1966. This event had enormous social and cultural significance, changing the way money was counted across the country.
The set comprises six circulating coins struck to circulation standard, representing the full range of Australian currency denominations. Each coin is made from the metal appropriate to its denomination and retains official mint specifications.
5 cents: a coin made from copper-nickel (CuNi) alloy, weighing 2.83 g with a diameter of 19.41 mm. The smallest denomination in the set and a fundamental element of the Australian monetary system.
10 cents: a coin of copper-nickel (CuNi) alloy, weighing 5.65 g with a diameter of 23.60 mm. In this anniversary edition it features a special reverse, referencing the history of the currency before and after decimalisation.
20 cents: a coin made of copper-nickel (CuNi), weighing 11.30 g with a diameter of 28.52 mm. It retains the classic design, well known from circulation.
50 cents: the largest of the copper-nickel coins, weighing 15.55 g with a diameter of 31.51 mm. Like the 10-cent denomination, it features a dedicated anniversary reverse, celebrating 60 years of decimal currency in Australia.
1 Australian dollar: a coin made from aluminium–bronze (AlBr), weighing 9 g with a diameter of 25 mm. Its distinctive golden colour visually sets it apart from the copper-nickel coins.
2 Australian dollars: a coin of aluminium–bronze (AlBr), weighing 6.60 g with a diameter of 20.50 mm. The highest denomination in the set, widely used in everyday circulation.
Obverse of the coins: all coins in the set feature the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne, maintaining stylistic consistency across the entire issue.
The set is presented in a six-coin capsule, complemented by a presentation card and an outer box. All coins are legal tender in Australia and are an attractive proposition for both collectors and enthusiasts of monetary history.