2026 $1 60 Years of Decimal Currency Coin & Stamp Cover PNC (RAM)

2026 $1 60 Years of Decimal Currency Coin & Stamp Cover PNC (RAM)

Sixty years ago, on 14 February 1966, Australia made the change to decimal currency.

The old currency of pounds, shillings and pence, based on the British system, was exchanged for currency based on the umber 10.

While a shilling had the same value as the new 10 cents, there were 12, not 10, pennies in a shilling.

Although decimal currency simplified calculations, at first many Australians found the decimal system hard to grasp.

Acceptance of the new system involved a huge public campaign, the conversion of cash registers, and training for banking and retail staff.

The new coinage originally consisted of 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c and 50c. A $1 coin was introduced in 1984. Design 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..

On the obverse, the coin bears the Dan Thomas effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and monetary domination.

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Fixed to the envelope are 2 official $1.00 Australia Post stamps which is post marked First Day of Issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.

Postmarked 9 February 2026, Canberra ACT 2600

Denomination :       $1

Metal :                     Aluminium Bronze

Weight :                  9 gms

Diameter :               25.00 mm

Mintage :                 7,000

Australia Post Seal of Authenticity

Serial Numbers will vary. Pictures for illustration only.