Sixty Years of Decimal Currency, Six Coins of Pure Gold, Only 50 Sets in Existence
On 14 February 1966, Australia woke to a new currency. Pounds, shillings and pence gave way to dollars and cents, and the coins that jingled in every Australian pocket changed forever. Sixty years on, the Royal Australian Mint has marked the anniversary with the most exclusive release of 2026: the 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency Six-Coin Gold Proof Year Set, available at Mint Coin Shop for $32,500.00.
Only 50 sets exist worldwide. This is the rarest tier of Australian collecting.
Every denomination, struck in 99.99% gold
The set contains all six standard denominations, the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2, each struck in 99.99% pure gold to a world-class proof finish. Together the six coins carry more than 113 grams of pure gold, from the 6.03g 5c through to the substantial 33.63g 50c.
The designs make this set a genuine bridge across six decades. Aaron Baggio's custom reverse on the 50c pays tribute to the iconic pre-decimal coinage Australia left behind, while his 10c reverse celebrates the modern decimal coins we use today. Every obverse carries the Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, marking this as a set of the new reign.
Presentation to match the occasion
A release of this stature demands more than a coin capsule. Each set arrives in a premium display case with a hand-engraved plaque and a numbered certificate of authenticity, confirming its place among the 50. It is a presentation built for the cabinet of a serious collector, or the boardroom of a business that values Australian history.
Why a mintage of 50 matters
Modern commemorative coins are often struck in the tens of thousands. A mintage of 50 places this set in different company altogether: the territory of auction houses and advanced collections. Decimal currency anniversaries arrive once a decade, gold proof year sets of this kind rarely linger, and sets that combine both have historically been keenly contested. For collectors of Australian gold proof coinage, this is the flagship release of the anniversary year.
Secure yours
The 60th Anniversary of Decimal Currency 2026 Six-Coin Gold Proof Year Set is available at Mint Coin Shop, official stockist of the Royal Australian Mint, operated by newsXpress. With just 50 sets worldwide, enquiries are best made early on 03 9524 8080 or at orders@mintcoinshop.com.au.
Sixty years of decimal currency. Six coins of pure gold. Fifty chances to own it.
