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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.
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.
Over 500 people attended the event, which honored the 1966 transition from pounds, shillings, and pence to dollars and cents.
The commemorative $1 coin features animals from Stuart Devlin’s original 1966 designs, symbolizing national identity and progress.
The first minted coin was displayed in a frame made from salvaged heritage floorwood.
The Mint remained open during the holiday, allowing the public to mint their own coins.
El 1 de enero de 2026, un niño de 8 años acuñó la primera moneda de Australia del año para celebrar el 60o aniversario de la moneda decimal.