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

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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.

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•    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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About this coin

The Ten Shilling was Australia’s smallest pre-decimal note and when the country turned decimal it converted to the 'base' value of its new currency, the 'dollar' - taking on the same brown and gold tones as its predecessor to help ease the transition. This exceptionally rare and exclusive two-note set showcases the very last type of ‘Ten Bob’ note (circa 1961-1966) and the very first type of One Dollar note (circa 1966-1967) featuring the same two signatories - Coombs & Wilson – on two different currency systems in exquisite Grade 9 condition. While the dollar and two-dollar notes share similar rarity, the ten-shilling note is significantly harder to find than the pre-decimal pound. In fact, twice as many pound notes were printed compared to ten-shilling notes, and the latter saw heavier use, as is typically the case with smaller denomination currency. Call our Senior Note Experts now on 02 9841 3324 for more information.

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