Changeover: Australia replaced its pound, shilling, and pence system with a dollar and cent system. Currency Names: The new decimal currency was nearly named the 'Royal', 'Austral', 'Oz', or 'Dinkum' before 'Dollar' was selected. Education Campaign: A widespread publicity campaign featured a cartoon character named "Dollar Bill" to help citizens prepare for the change. Royal Australian Mint: Opened in Canberra in 1965, the mint was established specifically to produce the new coins required for decimalization. Also No 00156 available
