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Living in the Seventies

Living in the Seventies

1 January 1970 – 12:01  The laundry sink is full of Resch’s Dinner Ale. We've had the traditional countdown to midnight, a quick verse of...

The Fading Future Of The 5 Cent Coin

The Fading Future Of The 5 Cent Coin

'See a sixpence, pick it up, and all the day you'll have good luck'.
The Rise and Fall Of Australia's Silver 50 Cent Coins

The Rise and Fall Of Australia's Silver 50 Cent Coins

On the 14th of February 1966, Australia officially changed over to decimal currency. People gradually adjusted to the new and unfamiliar coins, and did quick mental arithmetic to compare their value with the old 'pounds shillings and pence'. But one – an attractive silver coin – stood out from the rest.
Save Your Spare Change

Save Your Spare Change

Open your purse, or your wallet. Pick a coin, any coin. How much do you think it's worth?