{"product_id":"2026-6-coin-uncirculated-year-set","title":"2026 6 COIN UNCIRCULATED YEAR SET","description":"The Royal Australian Mint marks six decades of decimal currency with this uncirculated six-coin year set. Released in February 2026, this collection celebrates a defining moment in Australia's monetary history.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOn 14 February 1966, Australia transitioned to decimal currency in a cultural shift that required schools, businesses and households to adapt to a new way of counting. The government launched one of the most memorable public education campaigns in Australian history. Enter Dollar Bill, a friendly cartoon character who appeared on television, posters and pamphlets, cheerfully explaining the new system. His catchy jingle, 'Decimal Currency - The Easy Way', was designed to ease fears and help people make the transition smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe lead-up to decimalisation took years of planning. A Decimal Currency Board was established to guide the process, and a nationwide competition was held to choose a name for the new currency. While quirky suggestions like 'austral' and 'royal' were floated, 'dollar' won out as the most practical choice. When Decimal Day arrived, it was met with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Shopkeepers and banks braced for confusion, thanks to extensive preparation.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis anniversary set includes custom reverses on the 10c and 50c coins celebrating both pre-decimal and decimal coinage. The coins are presented in a six-coin capsule, complete with presentation card and outer carton.","brand":"The Gift Ideas Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602304151757,"sku":"9314688118812","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/5852\/3341\/files\/2026_sixty-years-of-decimal-currency_base-metal-set_unc_packaging.webp?v=1784522955","url":"https:\/\/giftideasshop.com.au\/products\/2026-6-coin-uncirculated-year-set","provider":"The Gift Ideas Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}