It was on 14 February 1966 that Australia started to use decimal currency – the dollars and cents that we know today. This was a lot easier than the old money and showed off the unique Australian animals that set this country apart from the rest of the world.
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2011 Australian Sea Life II - The Reef - Starfish 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Details Despite its name, a starfish is not really a fish at all – hence the alternative ‘sea star’. Many of these wonderfully co.....
2011 Capital Bridges - Adelaide "Diver" Derrick VC Bridge One Dollar 1oz Silver Coin
2011 Adelaide ANDA Coin Show release Each is numbered from a total mintage of only 2000. Presented in capsule in an illustrated card .....
2011 Capital Bridges - Princes Bridge Melbourne One Dollar 1oz Silver Coin
2011 Melbourne ANDA Coin Show release Each is numbered from a total mintage of only 2000. Presented in capsule in an illustrated card with oute.....
2011 Capital Bridges - Pyrmont Bridge Sydney One Dollar 1oz Silver Coin
2011 Sydney ANDA Coin Show release Each is numbered from a total mintage of only 2000. Presented in capsule in an illustrated card with ou.....
2011 Dame Nellie Melba (1861 - 1931) 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Dame Nellie Melba was an opera soprano who became one of the most famous vocalists of her age. She was Australia’s first international sin.....
2011 International Year of Volunteers PNC
2011 marked the 10th Anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers and was an opportunity for Australia to join a global effort to promote commu.....
2011 Ram's Head Dollar "B' Counterstamp
Issued at the ANDA Brisbane Coin Show where the Royal Australian Mint had their mobile press. Those visiting the show could mint their own. Limi.....
2011 Ram's Head Dollar - Melbourne Counterstrike
Issued by the Royal Australian Mint on their mobile press at the ANDA Melbourne Coin Show. Limited numbers produced. .....
2011 Royal Wedding 1 oz Silver Proof Coin
Details The reverse design bears an official image of the happy couple, the beaming smiles on their jubilant faces realistically portrayed in colou.....
2011 The President's Cup One Dollar Coloured Silver Proof Coin
The President’s Cup is a prestigious tournament where the best golfers from around the world compete against the best from the United States. In.....
2012 $1 Fine Silver FRUNC Coin – Mareeba Rock-Wallaby
Details In 2012 the Royal Australian Mint continues its long running Kangaroo Series with the Mareeba Rock-Wallaby. Wallabies are slight.....
2012 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin – Mareeba Rock-Wallaby
Details In 2012 the Royal Australian Mint continues its long running Kangaroo Series with the Mareeba Rock-Wallaby. Wallabies are slight.....
2012 Australian High Relief Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Proof Coin
Details Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality For outstanding impact, the coin is made with an ex.....
2012 Australian Outback Coloured Silver Three Coin Collection
Details The kangaroo coin’s reverse portrays a coloured image of a kangaroo set against a bush scene and windmill. The design includes the in.....
2012 Australian Sea Life II - The Reef - Surgeonfish 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Details The third release in this popular series. The coin’s reverse depicts a Surgeonfish in colour and includes The Perth Mint’s &lsq.....