Limited to 7,000
This Postal Numismatic Cover 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
 
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 number 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. 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.