{"product_id":"1966-australian-uncirculated-6-coin-set-bp-australian-souvenir-coin-wallet","title":"1966 Australian Uncirculated 6 Coin Set - BP Australian Souvenir Coin Wallet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/PACKING_SLIP_LOGO.png?v=1703545409\" alt=\"Loose Change Coins Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1966 Australian Uncirculated 6-Coin Set – BP Australian Souvenir Coin Wallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the birth of Australian decimal currency with this historic 1966 six-coin uncirculated set, presented in a vintage BP Australian Souvenir Coin Wallet. Issued during the historic transition on 14 February 1966, these souvenir wallets allowed collectors to house a complete set of either pre-decimal or decimal coins, with this example featuring the full inaugural decimal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighting the set is the iconic \u003cstrong\u003e1966 Round 50c coin\u003c\/strong\u003e—struck in 80% fine silver and issued for one year only before being withdrawn. Housed alongside the 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, and 1c coins, this set is a classic piece of Australian numismatic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Set Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Theme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia Decimal Currency Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Composition (6 Coins):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 Cent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, 80% Silver (13.28g, 31.51mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 Cent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupro-Nickel (11.31g, 28.52mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Cent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupro-Nickel (5.66g, 23.60mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Cent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupro-Nickel (2.83g, 19.41mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Cent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze (5.18g, 21.59mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Cent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze (2.59g, 17.53mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Effigy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arnold Machin 2nd portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuart Devlin (Australian flora \u0026amp; fauna \/ Coat of Arms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original BP Australian Souvenir vinyl wallet with coin card insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Round Silver 50c:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the famous 1966 round 50c coin, the only circulating round 50c and the only silver decimal coin issued for circulation in Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Inaugural Decimal Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains all six original denominations introduced on C-Day (14 February 1966).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage BP Souvenir Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed inside the authentic promotional BP coin wallet issued to commemorate the currency changeover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Presentation Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncirculated Coin Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e All six coins remain as shown. Natural copper\/bronze toning or mild silver patina may be present consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal BP Wallet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented in its original vinyl BP wallet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Packaging Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vinyl folder and card insert display minor handling marks, subtle edge wear, and age-related toning as shown in the listing photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43818870407415,"sku":"66-MS(UNC)-BP(Dec)","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/1966-Australian-Decimal-BP-Souvenir-Coin-Wallet-Set_1.jpg?v=1787723002","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1966-australian-uncirculated-6-coin-set-bp-australian-souvenir-coin-wallet","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}