2016 C-Day In Come The Dollars In Come The Cents 6 Coin Uncirculated Set PNCs - $2 flanked proudly by the Australian

flanked proudly by the Australian national animal and bird emblems - the Kangaroo and Emu

starfish and stingray

Since that time Mem Fox's beautifully lyrical story and Julie Vivas' wonderfully whimsical illustrations have captured the hearts and minds of many young readers

as Australia marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of decimal currency

2016 C-Day In Come The Dollars In Come The Cents 6 Coin Uncirculated Set PNCs - $2 flanked proudly by the AustralianA critical part of the transition to decimal currency in 1966 was an extensive public education program that the Decimal Currency Board launched in the print media, radio and television. Schools introduced the new currency to their students, the Retail Traders Association held special lectures for members, and a cartoon character, Dollar Bill, was everywhere.