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Farewell to the TEN Shilling and Welcome to the One Dollar!

On 14 February 1966, Australians woke to a brand-new currency. The decision to change from the Australian pound - with its awkward shillings and pence - to a decimal currency was a pragmatic, economic one, giving Australia the opportunity to assert itself as an increasingly self-assured and forward-thinking country. 


This wasn’t just a question of personal convenience but of national productivity. Research had shown that decimalisation would save the Australian economy more than £11 million a year, which would quickly offset the £30 million cost of conversion.

  • 10 Shilling note last series 1961-1966 

  • 1 Dollar note first series 1966-1967

  • Features the same two signatories - Coombs & Wilson 

  • This set is intended for collectors • Low stock - Enquire Now!!

Property Description

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Contact Agent

Marcus Harris

123-456-7890

Property Details

Property Type

Australian Currency

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

4

Size

2,100 sqft

Floors

2

Year Built

Property Location

On 14 February 1966, Australians woke to a brand-new currency. The decision to change from the Australian pound - with its awkward shillings and pence - to a decimal currency was a pragmatic, economic one, giving Australia the opportunity to assert itself as an increasingly self-assured and forward-thinking country. 


This wasn’t just a question of personal convenience but of national productivity. Research had shown that decimalisation would save the Australian economy more than £11 million a year, which would quickly offset the £30 million cost of conversion.

  • 10 Shilling note last series 1961-1966 

  • 1 Dollar note first series 1966-1967

  • Features the same two signatories - Coombs & Wilson 

  • This set is intended for collectors • Low stock - Enquire Now!!

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