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2026 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency $1 PNC
- The PNC commemorates the 60th anniversary of Decimal Currency in Australia.
- Includes a 2026 uncirculated $1 coin with 'envelope' privy mark exclusive to Australia post, struck by Royal Australian Mint
- 7,000 produced.
This 2026 PNC commemorates the 60th anniversary of Australia's transition to decimal currency on 14 February 1966. Replacing the complex system of pounds, shillings, and pence, the move to a base-10 system was supported by a massive public education campaign. This release celebrates the enduring legacy of the Stuart Devlin-designed coinage and Gordon Andrews’ vibrant banknotes that redefined Australia’s national identity.
The new coinage originally consisted of 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c and 50c. A $1 coin was introduced in 1984. Designed by Stuart Devlin, the coins featured Australian animals. Gordon Andrews designed the brightly coloured new $1, $2, $10 and $20 notes. He also designed the $5 note, released in 1967, and the 1973 $50 note.
