{"product_id":"2026-60th-anniversary-of-decimal-currency-fine-silver-proof-year-set","title":"2026 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency Fine Silver Proof Year Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency Fine Silver Proof Year Set \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 marks the 60th Anniversary of Australia's changeover to decimal currency, which occurred on 14 February 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to this, the national currency was the Australian pound, based on its British counterpart and introduced in 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins under this system were the halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin - with 12 pennies in a shilling and 20 shillings in a pound, which was in the form of a note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2026 Six-Coin Fine Silver Proof Year Set includes a 50c reverse commemorating Australia's iconic pre-decimal coinage, as well as a 10c reverse that represnts the decimal coins passing through our hands today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese special designs by the Mint's Aaron Baggio complement the standard circulating designs of the 5c, 20c, $1 and $2 coins which complete the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll six coins, crafted with 99.9% fine silver, are testament to the Mint's enduring artistic and engineering excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a maximum of 2,026 produced, this silver proof year set would be an esteemed addition to any coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99.9% Pure Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprises all six standard Australian denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10c and 50c coin reverses features custom designs to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Australian decimal currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin obverse features the Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck to the Mint's world-class proof finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a beautiful presentation case with a numbered certificate of autheniticty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly limited mintage of 2,026 sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :        $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality :                  Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal :                    99.9% Pure Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight :                  8.55, 11.66, 18.24, 13.36, 6.57, 3.24 gms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter :               20.50, 25.00, 31.5, 28.5, 23.6, 19.2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage :                 2,026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity :           Royal Australian Mint Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51907381002561,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/files\/2026DecimalCurrencyFineSIlverProofSetCoinsInCase.jpg?v=1782862983","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2026-60th-anniversary-of-decimal-currency-fine-silver-proof-year-set","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}