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flag On January 1, 2026, an 8-year-old boy minted Australia’s first coin of the year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of decimal currency.

flag On January 1, 2026, 8-year-old Julius Jungerth of Melbourne minted Australia’s first coin of the year at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra, marking the 60th anniversary of the nation’s switch to decimal currency. flag Over 500 people attended the event, which honored the 1966 transition from pounds, shillings, and pence to dollars and cents. flag The commemorative $1 coin features animals from Stuart Devlin’s original 1966 designs, symbolizing national identity and progress. flag The first minted coin was displayed in a frame made from salvaged heritage floorwood. flag The Mint remained open during the holiday, allowing the public to mint their own coins.

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