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Converting a measuring system to a decimal base
were issued for the first time. Decimalisation occurred in: The colonial elite, the main advocates of decimalisation, based their case on two main arguments
Decimalisation
Pre-decimal currencies
advocating the adoption of decimalisation of the currency, and Parliament returned to the matter in the 1850s. Various decimalisation schemes were considered
£sd
Day when the UK and Ireland decimalised the pound
1971 (BBC News, On this Day, 1 March 1966) Decimalisation (Royal Mint) The History Files: Decimalisation in the UK. Musical satirist Tom Lehrer singing
Decimal_Day
Currency of the United Kingdom
to decimalisation of two of the appointed commissioners, Lord Overstone (a banker) and John Hubbard (Governor of the Bank of England), decimalisation in
Pound_sterling
Topics referred to by the same term
historically with metrication Decimalisation of time units Decimalisation of the time of day via decimal time systems Decimalisation of the calendar via decimal
Decimalisation (disambiguation)
Decimalisation_(disambiguation)
British current and historic coinage
Since decimalisation, on 15 February 1971, the pound has been divided into 100 pence (shown on coins as "new pence" until 1981). Before decimalisation, twelve
Coins_of_the_pound_sterling
Calendar used in Revolutionary France from 1793 to 1805
attempt at dechristianisation and decimalisation in France (which also included decimal time of day, decimalisation of currency, and metrication). It
French_Republican_calendar
Former New Zealand coinage
tennies. Decimalisation was considered but ultimately rejected by the Coinage Committee in 1933. However, future possibilities for decimalisation were kept
Coins of the New Zealand pound
Coins_of_the_New_Zealand_pound
Coin, one-hundredth of a pound sterling
Kingdom had been using the pounds, shillings, and pence currency system. Decimalisation was announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer James Callaghan on 1 March
Penny_(British_decimal_coin)
Name for a coin or unit of currency
pence (10p) at decimalisation; the half-crown, two shillings and sixpence (2/6) or one-eighth of a pound, which was abolished at decimalisation (otherwise
Shilling
Unit of currency, worth one one-thousandth of the main unit
United Kingdom, it was proposed during the decades of discussion on decimalisation as a 1⁄1000 division of the pound sterling. While this system was never
Mill_(currency)
Currency structure (Charlemagne, 8th C)
replacing all previous currencies. Decimalisation continued in the 20th century. For example, Cyprus decimalised the Cypriot pound in 1955, which comprised
Carolingian_monetary_system
Former unit of currency of the United Kingdom and other territories
a Job Week. The shilling was last minted in 1966, prior to the UK's decimalisation. Following Decimal Day on 15 February 1971 the coin had a value of five
Shilling_(British_coin)
Australian coin
The Australian sixpence circulated from 1910 up until the decimalisation of Australian Currency in 1966. The coins were initially minted in England; however
Sixpence_(Australian)
Process of changing the face value of a currency unit
such as changing over to a new currency such as the Euro or during decimalisation. Redenomination itself is considered symbolic as it does not have any
Redenomination
Currency of Australia
Scott, to examine the merits of decimalisation. The committee reported in August 1960 in favour of decimalisation and proposed that a new currency be
Australian_dollar
Former denomination of sterling coinage
penny was demonetised on 1 September 1971, just over six months after decimalisation, and replaced (in effect) by the decimal half new penny, with +1⁄2p
Penny (British pre-decimal coin)
Penny_(British_pre-decimal_coin)
Coin
issued by the Commonwealth of Australia, that circulated prior to the decimalisation of Australian coinage. The Australian shilling was derived from the
Shilling_(Australian)
currency was created in 1910, as the Australian Pound, which in 1966 was decimalised as the Australian Dollar. From the early 19th century until 1971, the
History of Australian currency
History_of_Australian_currency
Former coin of the United Kingdom and other territories
12 pence (d), the value of two pre-decimal sixpence coins. Following decimalisation, the old sixpence had a value of 2+1⁄2 new pence (£0.025). In 2016,
Sixpence_(British_coin)
Country within the United Kingdom
UK, has been based at a single site in Llantrisant since 1980. Since decimalisation, in 1971, at least one of the coins in circulation emphasises Wales
Wales
64 pice (paisa) and 192 pies as 1 Pice was equal to 3 pies. In 1957, decimalisation occurred and the rupee was divided into 100 naye paise (Hindi/Urdu for
History_of_the_rupee
Currency of Ireland before 2002
reports on decimalisation of the currency, discussion continued into the 1960s on the topic. When the British government decided to decimalise its currency
Irish_pound
Currency of Fiji
The Fijian dollar (currency sign: FJ$, $; currency code: FJD) has been the currency of Fiji since 1969 and was also the currency between 1867 and 1873
Fijian_dollar
British India currency unit, 1/16 of a rupee
as well as by several princely states, and after independence until decimalisation of the currency by India and Pakistan. The first number is the number
Anna_(monetary_subunit)
Currency of Thailand
made of 13.7g silver at 0.900 purity. [Decimalisation] 1910 – Government finished the process of decimalisation, all non-decimal currency, including banknotes
Thai_baht
Currency of Cyprus from 1879 to 2007
the Crown Agents in London. In 1955, the British colonial authorities decimalised the Cypriot pound, using the "pound and mil" system proposed in 1855
Cypriot_pound
Obsolete denomination of British currency
discontinued in favour of the fifty pence coin due to inflation and decimalisation. In the 18th and 19th centuries, banknotes were handwritten or part-printed
Bank of England 10 shilling note
Bank_of_England_10_shilling_note
Australian pre-decimalisation coin
prior to decimalisation. It was minted from 1910 until 1964, excluding 1913, 1929–1933 inclusive, 1937, 1945 and 1946. After decimalisation on 14 February
Threepence_(Australian_coin)
Former coin of the United Kingdom and other territories
collectors dated 1970. It was the last coin circulating immediately prior to decimalisation to be demonetised, in 1993, having for a quarter of a century circulated
Florin_(British_coin)
Pre-decimalisation coin (1910–1966)
Australian florin was a coin used in the Commonwealth of Australia before decimalisation in 1966. The florin was worth two shillings (24 pence, or one-tenth
Florin_(Australian_coin)
New Zealand pre-decimal commemorative coin
minted in 1953, commemorating the coronation of Elizabeth II. New Zealand decimalised the national currency in 1967, introducing the New Zealand dollar at
Crown_(New_Zealand_coin)
English painter and coin designer
particularly known for the reverse sides of the new British coins issued on decimalisation in 1971. Ironside began his career as a painter, studying at the Central
Christopher_Ironside
British coin introduced in 1707
have the same face value as the crown, were minted a few times after decimalisation of the British currency in 1971. However, five pound coins, issued since
Crown_(British_coin)
Following decimalisation, the brass threepence ceased to be legal tender after 31 August 1971. A three pence coin was also used in the pre-decimalisation currencies
History_of_the_threepence
Former denomination of Australian currency
The Australian one-dollar note was introduced in 1966 due to decimalisation, to replace the 10-shilling note. The note was issued from its introduction
Australian_one-dollar_note
Pre-decimal Australian coins
925 to 0.500 of the coin weight,[citation needed] which lasted until decimalisation on 14 February 1966. One coin highly sought after by collectors is the
Coins_of_the_Australian_pound
British decimal coin
1968, to replace the florin (two shilling) coin in preparation for decimalisation in 1971. It remained the same size as the florin (which also remained
Ten_pence_(British_coin)
Former denomination of Australian currency
The Australian two-dollar note was introduced in 1966 due to decimalisation, to replace the £1 note which had similar green colouration. The note was issued
Australian_two-dollar_note
Currency of Malta from 1825 to 2007
nearly a year after it was withdrawn in the UK due to decimalisation as Malta did not decimalise until 1972. Although the Maltese pound was initially equal
Maltese_lira
Coin of the United Kingdom
introduction on 23 April 1968, replacing the shilling in preparation for decimalisation in 1971. It remained the same size as the one shilling coin, which also
Five_pence_(British_coin)
Demonetised unit of currency that was worth one two-hundredth of a pound sterling
denomination of sterling coinage introduced in February 1971, at the time of decimalisation, and was worth 1⁄200 of one pound. It was ignored in banking transactions
Halfpenny (British decimal coin)
Halfpenny_(British_decimal_coin)
Irish monetary authority
[citation needed] The 1970s was a decade of change, which began with the decimalisation of the currency which came into effect on 15 February 1971, when the
Central_Bank_of_Ireland
Currency of Australia from 1910 to 1966
03 to US$2.80, the Australian pound went from US$3.224 to US$2.24. Decimalisation had been proposed for Australian currency since 1902, when a select
Australian_pound
Subdivision of the Indian rupee
Indian rupee. The paisa was first introduced on 1 April 1957 after decimalisation of the Indian rupee. In 1955, the Government of India first amended
Indian_paisa
New Zealand coin
model, and the coin entered production in late 1939. Following the decimalisation of New Zealand currency in 1967, the coin was demonetised and replaced
Penny_(New_Zealand_coin)
Coin introduced in England c. 785
coin) (post-decimalisation, 1971–present) Money portal Numismatics portal Coins of the pound sterling Sixpence And, indeed, until decimalisation in 1971,
Penny_(English_coin)
British commemorative coin
issued in four designs between 1972 and 1981. These coins were a post-decimalisation continuation of the traditional crown, with the same value of a quarter
Twenty-five pence (British coin)
Twenty-five_pence_(British_coin)
were produced in large numbers. The officials who planned to introduce decimalisation in the 1960s did not favour keeping the large bronze penny, the value
History of the British penny (1901–1970)
History_of_the_British_penny_(1901–1970)
Italian-French scientist (1736–1813)
remained in France until the end of his life. He was instrumental in the decimalisation process in Revolutionary France, became the first professor of analysis
Joseph-Louis_Lagrange
British decimal coin
portal Numismatics portal United Kingdom portal Bignell, C P. "Post decimalisation". Archived from the original on March 7, 2001. Retrieved 2006-05-23
Two pence (British decimal coin)
Two_pence_(British_decimal_coin)
Former coin of the United Kingdom and other territories
After decimalisation, the brass threepence ceased to be legal tender on 31 August 1971. A three pence coin was also used in the pre-decimalisation currencies
Threepence_(British_coin)
Currency with certain denominations
gold-pressed latinum = 20 bars = 400 strips = 40,000 slips. Money portal Decimalisation Denomination (currency) "Malagasy Ariary". famouswonders.com. 4 April
Non-decimal_currency
UK postage stamp series
1952 (they were the first UK stamps issued during her reign) until decimalisation in 1971. The Wildings were the first and only British stamps to feature
Wilding_series
Horse-powered tram or streetcar
pre-decimalisation), and no tickets were issued. As the service became increasingly popular, the fare was reduced to two annas (10 pre-decimalisation paise)
Horsecar
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974
unexpected victory. During his time as prime minister, Heath oversaw the decimalisation of British coinage in 1971, and in 1972 he led the reformation of local
Edward_Heath
Late Roman Empire gold coin
divided into 12 denarii or deniers. The monetary unit disappeared with decimalisation and introduction of the franc by the French First Republic during the
Solidus
Dutch coin
coin worth a quarter of decimal Dutch guilder. It was used from the decimalisation of the currency in 1817 until the Netherlands adopted the euro as sole
Twenty-five cent coin (Netherlands)
Twenty-five_cent_coin_(Netherlands)
Topics referred to by the same term
(Australian coin), a pre-decimalisation coin Threepence (British coin), a pre-decimalisation coin Threepence (Irish coin), a pre-decimalisation coin Threepence
Threepence
English actor (1943–1997)
spilt packet of aspirin tablets was found on the floor, bearing a pre-decimalisation price tag (i.e., before 15 February 1971), indicating the pack was at
Barry_Evans_(actor)
of British banknotes and coins, with commonly used terms. Prior to decimalisation in 1971, there were 12 pence (written as 12d) in a shilling (written
List of British banknotes and coins
List_of_British_banknotes_and_coins
Time of day using decimal units
time was part of a larger attempt at decimalisation in revolutionary France (which also included decimalisation of currency and metrication) and was introduced
Decimal_time
Denomination of the Irish pound
of the Irish pound. It was first issued when the Irish currency was decimalised on Decimal Day, 15 February 1971. It was one of three new designs introduced
Halfpenny (Irish decimal coin)
Halfpenny_(Irish_decimal_coin)
British politician (1905–1975)
was the first Leader of the Greater London Council and oversaw the decimalisation of the pound sterling as Chairman of the Decimal Currency Board. Fiske
Bill_Fiske,_Baron_Fiske
System of measurements
September 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017. King, Max (15 February 2021). "Decimalisation: Britain's "new pence" turn 50 years old". MoneyWeek. Archived from
Imperial_units
Gold coin of England and Great Britain
1816, although, like the guinea, it was used in quoting prices until decimalisation. The value of the guinea fluctuated over the years from twenty to thirty
Half_guinea
The Decimalisation of Britain’s Currency is considered the definitive account of the changeover. With the successful conclusion of decimalisation, Moore
Noel_Moore
Currency of Gibraltar
1927. The 10/- note was replaced by the 50p coin during the process of decimalisation. In 1975, £10 and £20 notes were introduced, followed by £50 in 1986
Gibraltar_pound
Australian banknote
Brooklyn, New South Wales, from the railway toward Kangaroo Point. Upon decimalisation it had a value of 10 dollars. Signatories: Collins/Allen The first five-pound
Australian_five-pound_note
Former coin of the United Kingdom and other territories
circulation was issued in 1967, and the coin was withdrawn in 1970, before decimalisation. Proof sets of £sd coins, including the half crown, were issued by the
Half_crown_(British_coin)
2009 Indian film
3/4 Rupee (or 75 paise), which was a unit of Indian currency before decimalisation. Barah Aana stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, Arjun Mathur, and Tannishtha
Barah_Aana
Hryvnia". Oanda. Retrieved 19 September 2013. "Celebrating 40 Years of Decimalisation The Story of Decimal Coinage". Royal Mint. Retrieved 19 September 2013
List_of_currencies_in_Europe
Idiomatic expression for expressing an unsolicited opinion
currency, but the expression continued in common usage after currency decimalisation in 1966. For example: "Federal Opposition spokesperson Bob Hawke threw
My_two_cents
Currency of the Falkland Islands
5/- and 10/-, £1 and £5. 5/- notes were issued until 1916. Following decimalisation in 1971, the 10/- note of the preceding issue became the new 50-pence
Falkland_Islands_pound
Former coin of the United Kingdom and other territories
in copper, but after 1860 it was minted in bronze. In the run-up to decimalisation, it ceased to be legal tender from 31 July 1969 (although halfpennies
Halfpenny (British pre-decimal coin)
Halfpenny_(British_pre-decimal_coin)
in circulation after decimalisation. With effect from 30 September 1968, all anna coins and British Indian (pre-decimalisation) rupee coins minted in
Coins_of_the_Indian_rupee
Topics referred to by the same term
(1933–1953), a U.S. racehorse Florin (British coin), the "2 bob", a pre-decimalisation coin worth 2 shillings 2BOB, an Australian radio station My Two Bobs
2_Bob
Current denomination of New Zealand currency
polymer banknote. It was first issued on 10 July 1967 when New Zealand decimalised its currency, changing from the New Zealand pound to the New Zealand
New Zealand twenty-dollar note
New_Zealand_twenty-dollar_note
Security feature on payment cards
on the card) with encryption keys known only to the card issuer, and decimalising the result (in a similar manner to a hash function). As a security measure
Card_security_code
Common name for several currencies
below. Decimalisation occurred in India in 1957 and in Pakistan in 1961. Since 1957 an Indian rupee is divided into 100 paise. The decimalised paisa was
Rupee
Documentary TV series and book by James Burke
decimal currency; in fact the US did not exist at the time of Russian decimalisation in 1704), increased productivity, the Erie Canal, railroads, telegraphs
Connections (British TV series)
Connections_(British_TV_series)
Government-owned mint that produces coins for the United Kingdom
remained until the 1960s. As Britain followed the rest of the world in decimalising its currency, the Mint moved from London to a new 38-acre (15 ha) plant
Royal_Mint
National currency (1910–1961)
felt almost immediately The South African pound was replaced during decimalisation by the rand on 14 February 1961 at a rate of R 2 = £SA 1. The rand retained
South_African_pound
Slanting line punctuation mark (/)
former coin of the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Before the decimalisation of currency in Britain, its currency abbreviations (collectively £sd)
Slash_(punctuation)
Australian pre-decimal coin
Australian Crown was a coin used in the Commonwealth of Australia prior to decimalisation in 1966. The denomination was only minted in 1937 and 1938. It was of
Crown_(Australian_coin)
Measure of time intervals using the metric system
recommendation of Carl Friedrich Gauss in 1832. In 1897, the Commission de décimalisation du temps was created by the French Bureau of Longitude, with the mathematician
Metric_time
Current denomination of New Zealand currency
polymer banknote. It was first issued on 10 July 1967 when New Zealand decimalised its currency, changing from the New Zealand pound to the New Zealand
New Zealand one hundred-dollar note
New_Zealand_one_hundred-dollar_note
Angular measurement, thousandth of a radian
A milliradian (SI-symbol mrad, sometimes also abbreviated mil or mils) is an SI derived unit for angular measurement which is defined as a thousandth of
Milliradian
Former currency unit
Britain, Ireland and parts of the former British Empire, where before decimalisation a British-style currency of "pounds, shillings and pence" was in use
Bit_(money)
Former currency of Bermuda
and was similarly divided into 20 shillings each of 12 pence. Bermuda decimalised in 1970, replacing the pound with the Bermudian dollar at a rate of $1
Bermudian_pound
Unit of length of a nail, US and obsolete UK
the abbreviation for the monetary penny in the United Kingdom before decimalisation. D. Nutt (1890). Archaeological Review: Volume 4. p. 322. In this connexion
Penny_(unit)
Currency of Guernsey
introduced in 1968, followed by 50 new pence coins in 1969, before decimalisation took place in 1971 and the 1⁄2, 1 and 2 new pence coins were introduced
Guernsey_pound
Handheld apparatus for issuing bus tickets
being the last to use them). Nearer the end of their use and after decimalisation of UK currency, LT dispensed with having the machines recording specific
Gibson_ticket_machine
pattern. Russia was the first country to introduce such a currency after decimalisation of its financial system in 1704, during the reign of Peter the Great
Timeline of Russian innovation
Timeline_of_Russian_innovation
English artist and TV presenter (1925–2009)
originally asked for his fee to be paid as a royalty of 1d (one pre-decimalisation penny) for each badge made, but was offered a flat fee of £100 (equivalent
Tony_Hart
Partially recognised state in the South Caucasus
ruble, modelled off the Russian ruble, with the same denominations, decimalised to 100 Kopecks.[citation needed] South Ossetia mints 1, 5, 10, 20 and
South_Ossetia
Period of economic stagnation in the Western world
Cabinet Circular 10/65 Capital gains tax Abolition of death penalty Decimalisation announcement 1966 general election Second term Cabinet Decriminalisation
1973–1975_recession
British coin, struck 1887–1890
crown (five shillings) coin. They may also have intended a further decimalisation of the coinage after the introduction of the florin (two shillings,
Double_florin
Currency of Bermuda
a year before it was introduced in the United Kingdom. By adopting decimalisation early, Bermuda was also able to place orders for the coinage from the
Bermudian_dollar
British businessman (born 1948)
mini-skirts that cost £2 to make, selling them for 69s 6d (£3.475 in decimalisation). With an initial target of 200 a week, after a few years they were
Richard_Caring
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