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.
On 14 February 1966, decimal currency was introduced in Australia, replacing the British system of pounds, shillings, and pence with dollars and cents. This change simplified the country's monetary system and brought Australia in line with other nations using the decimal currency system.
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.
The 14th of February 1966 was the date that decimal currency was introduced in Australia.
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.
There is no Australian "cent" from 1939. Decimal currency was introduced in Australia in 1966.
There is no Australian "cent" from 1938. Decimal currency was introduced in Australia in 1966.
The currency in Australia is the Australian Dollar.
The conversion from Pounds, Shillings and Pence to Decimal Currency occured on the 14th of February, 1966.
The currency in Australia is the Australian Dollar.
Decimal currency was not introduced into Australia until 1966. There is no such thing as an Australian pre 1966 cent.
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of February, 1966, decimal currency was introduced in Australia and the Pounds, Shillings and Pence were progressively withdrawn.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.