Summary
Alternative Name(s): Drinking Glass
Clear glass tumbler printed in red showing decimal coin currency and equivalents in pre-decimal currency. It features images of 1, 2, 5 10, 20 and 50 cent pieces. The donor used the glass for everyday drinking.
Australia initiated the change to decimal currency in 1963, and it was officially introduced on 14 February 1966. A publicity campaign was undertaken in the print media and on radio and television, and range of products were issued to assist the public and commemorate the event, including currency converters, coin sets and souvenirs. Similar glasses were issued in blue to support the introduction of decimal paper currency. The coin currency tumbler was also issued in green.
Physical Description
Glass tumbler printed in red with images of the new decimal currency and numerical equivalents in pre-decimal currency. It features line drawings of 1, 2, 5,10, 20 and 50 cent coins. The glass has straight sides and a slightly fluted pattern around its base.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Numismatics & Philately, Science & Measurement, Home & Community
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Kay Sharples - Museum Victoria, 29 Nov 2012
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
'1 cent / 1 penny' '2 cents / 2 pennies' '5 cents / 6 pence' '10 cents / 1 shilling' '20 cents / 2 shillings' '50 cents / 5 shillings'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
61 mm (Width), 91 mm (Height)
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References
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade web site [Link 1] accessed 29 Nov 2012.
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Keywords
Decimal Currency, Drinking Glasses, Civic Mementoes, Souvenirs, Decimal Conversion
