Australia 1966 Decimal Currency Definitive Series

Australia · 1966 · Various (1c to $4)

This definitive series was issued to coincide with Australia's change to decimal currency on February 14, 1966. The designs feature a wide range of Australian flora and fauna, including the Feather-tail Glider, Parrot Fish, and Golden Whistler, as well as portraits of famous navigators on the higher values.

The introduction of decimal currency was a major economic and cultural event in Australia, replacing the British-style pounds, shillings, and pence system with dollars and cents.