Item:
1966 Royal Australian Mint Uncirculated Decimal Coin Set (1st year of release)
Description:
On offer here is an original 1966 green card uncirculated decimal coin set. The casing has a couple of small cracks and the coins inside are showing some age pantina but they are all in fine condition. A piece of Australian history and a must for any serious coin collector.
A Time In Australian History When:
The first National Service conscripts fly out from Richmond RAAF base in Sydney bound for Vietnam
St Kilda defeats Collingwood in the VFL Grand Final
Jack Brabham is named Australian Of The Year
Victoria extends hotel trading hours from 6pm to 10pm, ending the infamous "Six O'Clock Swill".
Driving with a blood alcohol level over 0.05% becomes a criminal offence.
