2016 Six Coin Uncirculated Year set - In come the dollars, in come the cents - Decimal Money for Australia

Description

Features

• Housed in a black, hinged display case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity 
• The set includes a round 50¢ piece which has 80% silver content 
• Finished to the Royal Australian Mint’s uncirculated standard
  
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley
  
• Australian legal tender

Decsription

A critical part of the transition to decimal currency in 1966 was an extensive public education program that the Decimal Currency Board launched in the print media, radio, and television.  Schools introduced the new currency to their students, the Retail Trader's Association held special lectures for members, and a cartoon character, Dollar Bill, was everywhere.

A range of products and souvenirs was issued to commemorate the event and help public understanding. These included items such as currecny converters, coin sets and everyday items like clear glass tumblers with images of the new decimal coins and equivalents in pre-decimal currency stamped on the sides. The emphasis was on how much simpler the new system would be, especially when it came to calculating additions and subtractions.

Specifications

• Denomination: 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢
• Metal Content: Br, Br, CuNi, CuNi, CuNi, 80%Ag
• Mass: 2.60, 5.20, 2.83, 5.65, 11.30, 13.28
• Diameter: 17.53, 21.59, 19.41, 23.60, 28.52, 31.51
• Finish: Uncirculated 
• Packaging: Hinged 
• Mintage: 10,000
  

Please Note: These are second-hand collectables and may contain scratches, creases, marks, toning or other minor damage. Feel free to ask for photos before purchasing.