2026 Fine Gold Proof Set - 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency
2026 marks the 60th anniversary of Australia’s transition to decimal currency, introduced on 14 February 1966. Prior to this, Australia used the Australian pound, based on the British system and introduced in 1910. Coins in circulation included the halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin - where 12 pennies equalled one shilling, and 20 shillings equalled one pound.
This 2026 Six-Coin Gold Proof Year Set commemorates this historic milestone. The 50c features a special reverse celebrating Australia’s iconic pre-decimal coinage, while the 10c showcases a contemporary interpretation of the decimal coins still in use today. These designs, created by the Mint’s Aaron Baggio, complement the standard circulating reverses of the 5c, 20c, $1 and $2 coins, which complete the set.
Struck from 99.99% pure gold, each coin is finished to the Royal Australian Mint’s impeccable proof standard, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
With a strictly limited mintage of just 50 sets, this release stands as one of the Mint’s most exclusive and prestigious offerings.
- 99.99% Pure Gold
- Mintage 50
- Encapsulated & Cased
- Proof (FDC)
Payment by PayPal or Direct Deposit preferred. New customers processing payment via credit/debit card will require ID security check prior to dispatch.
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2026 marks the 60th anniversary of Australia’s transition to decimal currency, introduced on 14 February 1966. Prior to this, Australia used the Australian pound, based on the British system and introduced in 1910. Coins in circulation included the halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin - where 12 pennies equalled one shilling, and 20 shillings equalled one pound.
This 2026 Six-Coin Gold Proof Year Set commemorates this historic milestone. The 50c features a special reverse celebrating Australia’s iconic pre-decimal coinage, while the 10c showcases a contemporary interpretation of the decimal coins still in use today. These designs, created by the Mint’s Aaron Baggio, complement the standard circulating reverses of the 5c, 20c, $1 and $2 coins, which complete the set.
Struck from 99.99% pure gold, each coin is finished to the Royal Australian Mint’s impeccable proof standard, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
With a strictly limited mintage of just 50 sets, this release stands as one of the Mint’s most exclusive and prestigious offerings.
- 99.99% Pure Gold
- Mintage 50
- Encapsulated & Cased
- Proof (FDC)
Payment by PayPal or Direct Deposit preferred. New customers processing payment via credit/debit card will require ID security check prior to dispatch.
