Farewell to the TEN Shilling and Welcome to the One Dollar!
On 14 February 1966, Australians woke to a brand-new currency. The decision to change from the Australian pound - with its awkward shillings and pence - to a decimal currency was a pragmatic, economic one, giving Australia the opportunity to assert itself as an increasingly self-assured and forward-thinking country. This wasn’t just a question of personal convenience but of national productivity. Research had shown that decimalisation would save the Australian economy more than £11 million a year, which would quickly offset the £30 million cost of conversion.
• 10 Shilling note last series 1961-1966
• 1 Dollar note first series 1966-1967
• Features the same two signatories - Coombs & Wilson
• This set is intended for collectors
• Low stock - Enquire Now!!
Pre-Decimal 10 Shilling & Decimal 1 Dollar Note Set
Pre-Decimal 10 Shilling Note
Decimal 1 Dollar Note
About this coin
The Ten Shilling was Australia’s smallest pre-decimal note and when the country turned decimal it converted to the 'base' value of its new currency, the 'dollar' - taking on the same brown and gold tones as its predecessor to help ease the transition. This exceptionally rare and exclusive two-note set showcases the very last type of ‘Ten Bob’ note (circa 1961-1966) and the very first type of One Dollar note (circa 1966-1967) featuring the same two signatories - Coombs & Wilson – on two different currency systems in exquisite Grade 9 condition. While the dollar and two-dollar notes share similar rarity, the ten-shilling note is significantly harder to find than the pre-decimal pound. In fact, twice as many pound notes were printed compared to ten-shilling notes, and the latter saw heavier use, as is typically the case with smaller denomination currency. Call our Senior Note Experts now on 02 9841 3324 for more information.