Next year will be the 50th Anniversary of Decimal coinage in Australia.
I imagine the RAM NCLT department will be cranked into overdrive in 2016.
Personally I would like to see another issue of the Round 50c in 80% silver and the 1 and 2 cent coins in the Proof and Mint sets, Just like they did in 2006.
What would you like to see ?
We began a discussion on this earlier this year but it didn't seem to take off well.
Here is a link to the currency determination that seems to outline a number of decimal coins that will have pre-decimal markings. (e.g. a crown, threepence, sixpence, penny and florin)
https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00382
I am not sure if they will be circulated or not but they will certainly be must haves in the collection. Perhaps this will be the first time a 5c and 10 c will carry a different design?
I am sure there are others who know more than I do on this..
I'm with you trout and what about a full set of 2016 'pre-decimal' coins?
Quote from: 'trout' pid='78094' dateline='1440279142'Next year will be the 50th Anniversary of Decimal coinage in Australia.
Actually, 2015 is the 50th year of decimalisation. He he, I know that because I just counted it on my fingers :grin:
I'm thinking a silver/gold set with the Gillick head or a 50ยข set with all the obverses might eventually pop up.
QuoteActually, 2015 is the 50th year of decimalisation. He he, I know that because I just counted it on my fingers Grin
You would make an Awesome Wicket Keeper with 25 fingers on each hand :laugh2:
He he, I'm thinking along the lines of Winifred Atwell, hang about, make that just Fred :laugh2: So what about a revamped Platypus for the big occasion?
I imagine the mint and proof sets from 1966 will be pretty popular next year with all the hoo haa that will undoubtedly accompany the 50th anniversary .
I wonder how many mint sets RAM has stashed away awaiting this event :angel:
Quote from: 'trout' pid='78483' dateline='1440912885'I wonder how many mint sets RAM has stashed away awaiting this event :angel:
Tons. All in original packaging, and ruined.
isn't that why we have that ugly 50 cent this year
50 years of decimal currency?
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78496' dateline='1440927352'isn't that why we have that ugly 50 cent this year
50 years of decimal currency?
Nah , That was to commemorate 50 Years of the Canberra Mint I Think,
oh ta
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78499' dateline='1440929309'oh ta
The "Honeycomb" 50 Cents for 2015 was a rather good looking coin and they actually looked after this particular coin issue (For a Change)
I am hoping that they produce a Round 50c coin next year for the mint sets minus the usual awful bagginess that seems to be the "Norm" these days with NCLT and Mint Sets :angel: