When was the Australian dollar introduced?

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When was the Australian dollar introduced?

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Last updated Dec 27 2021.
Originally posted Dec 27 2021 7:04 AM.

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elburcher

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February 14 1966.

the Australian pound was eventually replaced by the Australian Dollar in 1966 (February 14th), almost 6 years after the establishment of the Reserve Bank of Australia (i.e. Australia's current central bank).

https://rothkoresearch.com/2017/09/03/the-history-of-the-australian-dollar-aussie/
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Dec 27 2021, 7:22 AM

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odo5435
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In support of the above answer, here's an educational advertisement that the Australian Government produced at the time:

https://youtu.be/5ZTeWLA1LAs

Dec 27 2021, 7:54 AM

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