2016 Australian Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Two Coin Set

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Description

On the 14 February 1966, Australia introduced decimal notes and coins to its currency, marking the end of its British currency system based on pounds, shillings, and pence.

The first decimal coins released in 1966 consisted of six denominations. A round silver 50 cent piece featuring a kangaroo and an emu; three copper-nickel coins, the 20, 10, and 5 cent, featuring a platypus, a lyrebird, and an echidna, respectively; and two bronze coins, the 2 cent featuring a frilled neck lizard, and a 1 cent featuring a feathertail glider.

The Perth Mint was instrumental in the production of much of the low-denomination coinage for Australia’s conversion to decimal currency in February 1966, including the 1 and 2 cent coins. In the year prior to the launch of the new coinage, The Perth Mint struck nearly 105 million 1 cent and 2 cent coins.

No more than 2,000 of the 50th Anniversary of Australian Decimal Currency 2016 1oz Silver Proof Two-Coin Set will be released by The Perth Mint.

The coins are housed in a classic display case. Also inside the case is a pouch, containing an original 1 cent and 2 cent coin. The case is packaged within a beautifully illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Features

General Product Features

Year:
2016
Country:
Australia

Coin Features

Issuer:
Perth Mint
Finish:
Proof
Mintage:
2000
Metal:
Silver
Metal Weight:
1oz