50th Anniversary of Decimal coins

trout · August 23, 2015, 07:02:22 AM

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 ?

Cougar · August 23, 2015, 09:40:53 AM

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..

JeffH · August 23, 2015, 10:16:53 AM

I'm with you trout and what about a full set of 2016 'pre-decimal' coins?

autocoupler · August 23, 2015, 01:38:36 PM

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:

triplewitch · August 23, 2015, 02:02:36 PM

I'm thinking a silver/gold set with the Gillick head or a 50¢ set with all the obverses might eventually pop up.

trout · August 23, 2015, 04:33:22 PM

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:

autocoupler · August 23, 2015, 10:07:34 PM

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?

trout · August 30, 2015, 03:04:45 PM

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:

Fulvio · August 30, 2015, 04:22:54 PM

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.

robbiegal · August 30, 2015, 07:05:52 PM

isn't that why we have that ugly 50 cent this year
50 years of decimal currency?

trout · August 30, 2015, 07:20:31 PM

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,

robbiegal · August 30, 2015, 07:38:29 PM

oh ta

trout · August 30, 2015, 08:14:28 PM

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: