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What happened to Australian pennies when decimal currency was introduced?
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All circulating pre-decimal Australian currency was progressively withdrawn from circulation and sent back to the Royal Australian Mint to be melted down.
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What Year was decimal currency introduced into Australia What was the currency in use before this?
Decimal currency was first introduced in Australia on 14 February 1966. The new Australian dollar replaced the Australian pound, which was different to the Pound Sterling.
When was the australian introduced?
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.
What is the value of a 1938 Australian Cent?
There is no Australian "cent" from 1938. Decimal currency was introduced in Australia in 1966.
What is the value of a 1939 Australian Cent?
There is no Australian "cent" from 1939. Decimal currency was introduced in Australia in 1966.
When was the Australian dollar introduced?
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.
What happened to Australian predecimal currency?
On the 14th of February, 1966, decimal currency was introduced in Australia and the Pounds, Shillings and Pence were progressively withdrawn. The bank notes were destroyed and the coins melted down.
What is the value of a 1933 Australian cent?
The Australian 2 cent coin was introduced at the changeover to decimal currency in 1966. There were no Australian "cent" coins minted prior to 1966.
What is the value of a 1945 Australian One Dollar note?
The One Dollar note was not introduced into the Australian currency until the 14th of February 1966, at the introduction of decimal currency.
What is the value of a 1944 Australian Cent?
Decimal currency was not introduced into Australia until 1966. There is no such thing as an Australian pre 1966 cent.
What is the value of a 1954 Australian 20 cent coin?
There is no Australian 1954 20 cent coin. Decimal currency was introduced in 1966.
What is the value of an Australian 1950 20 cent coin?
There is no Australian 1950 20 cent coin. Decimal currency was introduced in 1966.
What is the value of a 1961 Australian One Dollar note?
Nothing. Decimal currency was not introduced until 1966.
