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Since decimalisation, on 15 February 1971, the pound has been divided into 100 pence (minted on coins as new until 1981). Before decimalisation, twelve

monetary value of several shillings, e.g. "ten-bob note". Following decimalisation on 15 February 1971 the coin had a value of five new pence, and a new

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,

The farthing (from Old English fēorðing, from fēorða, a fourth) was a British coin worth one quarter of a penny, or ⁠1/960⁠ of a pound sterling. Initially

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

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

issued by the Commonwealth of Australia, that circulated prior to the decimalisation of Australian coinage. The Australian shilling was derived from the

The quarter farthing was a British coin worth 1⁄3840 of a pound, 1⁄192 of a shilling, or +1⁄16 of a penny. The Royal Mint issued the coins in copper for

The British three halfpence coin was a denomination of sterling coinage worth ⁠1/160⁠ of one pound or ⁠1/8⁠ of one shilling. It was produced for circulation

The half farthing was a British coin worth 1⁄1920 of a pound, 1⁄96 of a shilling, or 1⁄8 of a penny. The coins were minted in copper for use in British

The third farthing was a British coin worth 1⁄2880 of a pound, 1⁄144 of a shilling, or 1⁄12 of a penny. It was minted in copper in 1827, 1835, and 1844

The British twopence (2d) (/ˈtʌpəns/ or /ˈtuːpəns/) coin was a denomination of sterling coinage worth two pennies or ⁠1/120⁠ of a pound. It was a short-lived

United Kingdom, it was proposed during the decades of discussion on decimalisation as a 1⁄1000 division of sterling's pound. While this system was never

Its abbreviation d. comes from the Roman denarius and was used until decimalisation in 1971. Due to their ubiquity pennies have accumulated a great number

in office. This was the last federal election prior to Australia's decimalisation just three years later. The election was held following the early dissolution

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

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

of money – pre-decimalisation, the progression went 1 shilling, 2 shillings, 5 shillings, 10 shillings, £1, and £5; post-decimalisation, it went 5p, 10p

of money – pre-decimalisation, the progression went 1 shilling, 2 shillings, 5 shillings, 10 shillings, £1, and £5; post-decimalisation, it went 5p, 10p

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

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

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

The British fourpence coin, sometimes known as a groat, "joey" or fourpenny bit, is a silver coin worth 1⁄60 of one pound or 1⁄3 of one shilling. It is

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

head though the design continued to be used for regional issues until decimalisation in 1971. Eighteen values – in 1⁄2d increments up to 3d, 1d increments

Australia and printed with Australian Note and were payable in gold. Upon decimalisation in 1966, it was worth two dollars. In May 2015, the National Library

Wales and Isle of Man regional stamps were changed to the Machins on decimalisation, with the relevant emblems shown in the top left hand corner. They were

issue was minted in 2000. The coin was the largest Irish coin since decimalisation: its diameter was 3.11 centimetres (1.22 in) and it weighed 10 grams

A dog or a black dog was a coin in the Caribbean of Queen Anne of Great Britain, made of pewter or copper, typically worth 1½ pence or 1⁄72 of a dollar

The double sovereign is a gold coin of the United Kingdom with a face value of two pounds sterling (£2). Rarely issued in the first 150 years after its

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

– discuss] The ten-shilling note was equivalent to one dollar upon decimalisation in 1966. James Collins and George Allen (1913, 1915) John Cerutty and

The British farthing (derived from the Old English feorthing, a fourth part) was a British coin worth a quarter of an old penny (1⁄960 of a pound sterling)

largest by denomination, diameter and mass to have been introduced on the decimalisation of the currency on 10 July 1967, replacing the pre-decimal crown coin

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

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

Adelaide to make travel to Canberra easier. Laught was an advocate for the decimalisation of Australian currency, and for the adoption of metric weights and measures

where it remained until it was withdrawn in 1969 (in readiness for decimalisation in 1971). He was awarded the O.B.E. (Civil) in the King's Birthday Honours

outside Bangladesh for the Indian rupee/taka. 1.0 North Indic (pre-decimalisation) U+A838 ꠸ NORTH INDIC RUPEE MARK A rupee was divided into 16 anas (sing

features a former toll bridge which still displays its tolls in pre-decimalisation currency and a plaque mentioning that it was featured in the Domesday

originals led to them being nicknamed "tanners". This name preserved until decimalisation in 1971. In 1729, the Master of the Mint admitted, with some apprehension

to be legal tender in 1969. The new two pence coin, introduced when decimalisation of British coinage took effect in 1971, is essentially the same size

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

the abbreviation for the monetary penny in the United Kingdom before decimalisation. D. Nutt (1890). Archaeological Review: Volume 4. p. 322. In this connexion

manufacturing company, is founded. The 25 øre coin is introduced on the decimalisation of the krone. It remains in circulation until 2008, when it is demonetised

Galle (1872); and acting Treasurer of Ceylon, where he assisted in the decimalisation of the rupee. He also held positions on both the Legislative and Executive

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

pre-decimalisation), and no tickets were issued. As the service became increasingly popular, the fare was reduced to two annas (10 pre-decimalisation paise)

later British decimalisation training stamps in the same colours and values as the upcoming decimal stamps The 4p stamp from the decimalisation series. The

Royal Mint, the incipient issue of a series which was to last until decimalisation in 1971. The bun penny gets its name from Queen Victoria's hairstyle

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

pre-decimalisation), and no tickets were issued. As the service became increasingly popular, the fare was reduced to two annas (8 pre-decimalisation paise)

but since the turn of the millennium have been minted yearly. Until decimalisation crowns (five shilling coins) were used for this purpose as they were

– is still legal tender in the United Kingdom, having survived the decimalisation of the pound in 1971. There had been an English coin known as the sovereign

It has been in circulation since 1874, when it was introduced on the decimalisation of the krone. 27 June – Lundgaard & Tranberg's Royal Playhouse in Copenhagen

election Prime Minister of Australia Term of government (1966–1967) Decimalisation and dollar introduction Migration Act 1966 1967 Indigenous referendum

returned the Conservatives to power from 1970 to 1974 and oversaw the decimalisation of British currency, the accession of Britain to the European Communities

used on occasion. The coin is a continuation of the crown, which after decimalisation became the commemorative twenty-five pence coin. The twenty-five pence

twenty-plus years after decimalisation (on 15 February 1971), the bar continued to show prices and charge for drinks in pre-decimalisation currency. By the 19th

the uncia, which became both the English words ounce and inch. Pre-decimalisation, Ireland and the United Kingdom used a mixed duodecimal-vigesimal currency

Labour Party MP for Cardiff South East Wilson's Cabinet Decimalisation Race Relations Act 1968 1975 EEC Referendum Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

pound Reason: federation break-up Ratio: at par Currency of Rhodesia 1964 – 1970 Succeeded by: Rhodesian dollar Reason: decimalisation Ratio: $2 = £1

Cabinet Circular 10/65 Capital gains tax Abolition of death penalty Decimalisation announcement 1966 general election Second term Cabinet Decriminalisation

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

the large copper British penny, which continued to be coined until decimalisation in 1971. He retired in 1800, though continuing to run his mint, and

Cabinet Circular 10/65 Capital gains tax Abolition of death penalty Decimalisation announcement 1966 general election Second term Cabinet Decriminalisation

table next to his body, and a spilled packet of aspirin (bearing a pre-decimalisation price tag indicating that the pack was at least 26 years old) was found

divided into 12 denarii or deniers. The monetary unit disappeared with decimalisation and introduction of the franc by the French First Republic during the

surrendering the high factorability of traditional measures in the name of decimalisation, and recognised the difficulty of getting it accepted by the populace

1949 which unanimously recommended compulsory metrication and currency decimalisation within ten years. The report said "The real problem facing Great Britain

the largest. Machins continued being issued after Britain's change to decimalisation, and were produced until the end of the queen's reign. During the 1970s

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

United Kingdom. They did not cease to be legal coinage on Mann until decimalisation in 1971. Banknotes had been privately issued for the island since 1865

Coinage. Though the commission recommended no action on moving toward decimalisation, the Master of the Mint, Thomas Graham, persuaded the Chancellor of

election Prime Minister of Australia Term of government (1966–1967) Decimalisation and dollar introduction Migration Act 1966 1967 Indigenous referendum

it was essentially a ten shilling sterling unit, similar to the way decimalisation was carried out in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; the other

sheet continued with all low-value British postage stamps issued until decimalisation in 1971, when the sheet size was changed to 200 (20 rows of 10 stamps)

dwt; d, for the Roman denarius, was the abbreviation for penny before Decimalisation of the British monetary system. Alternate abbreviations are pwt and

ranging from horticulture, geology, meteorology, metrology, currency decimalisation, music and mathematics to pacifism. He was an important contributor

dwt; d, for the Roman denarius, was the abbreviation for penny before Decimalisation of the British monetary system. Alternate abbreviations are pwt and

cents. Two stuivers equalled a dubbeltje - the ten-cent coin. After the decimalisation of Dutch currency, the name "stuiver" was preserved as a nickname for

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

tennies. Decimalisation was considered but ultimately rejected by the Coinage Committee in 1933. However, future possibilities for decimalisation were kept

Scotland britishmuseum.org (5 December 2010) Coinage of Great Britain. Celtic to Decimalisation., Part 12, Scottish Coins Ken Elks (5 July 2003) v t e v t e

election Prime Minister of Australia Term of government (1966–1967) Decimalisation and dollar introduction Migration Act 1966 1967 Indigenous referendum

seven shillings and six pence (7s/6d) (which would become 37½p after decimalisation, not allowing for inflation). "Even now I can’t tell you exactly what

November 2006. The five-cent coin was introduced on 10 July 1967 with the decimalisation of New Zealand currency, where the New Zealand dollar replaced the New

and crowns of 436.3636 gr (28.27589 g). Over the many reigns until decimalisation other denominations came and went, such as the threepence, sixpence

This is a list of British postage stamps issued by the Royal Mail postal service of the United Kingdom, normally referred to in philatelic circles as Great

in 1916. These continued to be the main source of exchange until the decimalisation of 1966. In 1942, local banknotes were issued under the authority of

anywhere in the world from 1943 to 1966, increasing to 9d until the decimalisation of British currency in 1971, then increasing gradually to 45p (decimal)

Act 1946 (9 & 10 Geo. 6 c. 74) Coinage Act 1971, made provisions for decimalisation of the pound sterling Coinage (Measurement) Act 2011, amended the Coinage

Retrieved 15 June 2023. Ken Elks. "Coinage of Great Britain. Celtic to Decimalisation. Part 12, Scottish Coins". Archived from the original on 9 June 2015

note ceased earlier than the rest of the series in preparation for decimalisation, which saw the note replaced, first by a silver 10 shilling coin and

MacMillan. p. 190. ISBN 0-7808-0008-7. Gamez, Christophe (2020-06-17). La décimalisation du temps au prisme du Bureau des longitudes (1875-1901). Entre patriotisme

on top of each other. After the coins stopped being used following decimalisation the building eventually gained the alternative nickname the 50p Building

September 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017. King, Max (15 February 2021). "Decimalisation: Britain's "new pence" turn 50 years old". MoneyWeek. Archived from

Unknown 2021 50th Anniversary of decimalisation An image of the pre-decimal coins of the United Kingdom prior to decimalisation, including the farthing, the

can crack 20% of all PINs. Zieliński, P & Bond, M (February 2003). "Decimalisation table attacks for PIN cracking" (PDF). 02453. University of Cambridge

Antarctica. Several additional issues in the 1960s were followed by a decimalisation issue in 1971 produced by overprinting the 1963 stamps. In 2008–2009

and 1p—these follow the 1-2-5 series of preferred values. Prior to decimalisation, monetary amounts in the UK were described in terms of pounds, shillings

"luxury" items were often quoted in guineas until a couple of years after decimalisation in 1971. The guinea was used in a similar way in Australia until that

cupronickel from 1947 onward due to rising precious metal prices. Following decimalisation in 1967, the threepence was replaced by the coinage of the New Zealand

ranging from what aspects of Victorian culture have been lost with decimalisation to how people sent letters in those days and the rhyming slang of the

Cabinet Circular 10/65 Capital gains tax Abolition of death penalty Decimalisation announcement 1966 general election Second term Cabinet Decriminalisation

"beds". Five British halfpenny coins "ha'pennies" (now obsolete pre-decimalisation coinage, diameter 1 inch; 25 mm) or similarly-sized coins or metal discs

demonetised on 1 October 2008. The denomination was first introduced on the decimalisation of the currency in 1874 as a 0.600 silver coin. It measured 17mm in

aspects accounting in what by then was British currency, right up until Decimalisation-Day, Mon. 15 Feb. 1971. The noble is present in Shakespeare's theatre:

two-pound coin. BrE did have specific words for a number of coins before decimalisation. Formal coin names such as half crown (2/6) and florin (2/-), as well

Little Horwood, only retiring in 1971 because she refused to adopt decimalisation. She died in 1974. During World War II a girls' school from the Isle

watermarked paper, changes in currency were also reflected on the stamps: decimalisation in 1971, and Euro changeover in 2002. The first twelve stamps, the low

altitude is measured in feet. Metric system Metrication Acharya, Anil Kumar. History of Decimalisation Movement in India, Auto-Print & Publicity House, 1958.

(1485–1603) Stuarts and Commonwealth (1603–1707) Hanoverians (1714–1901) 20th century (1901–1970) Decimal Day, 1971 Post-decimalisation (1971–present) v t e

(E.g. "Avoid the number of pennies in a British shilling prior to decimalisation" would indicate the number 12 as a trap.) The host is not given any

drawn and engraved by E. Jones. On 14 February 1966, the Australian decimalisation imposed the use of Australian stamps alone, whose denominations were

List of defunct airlines of the United Kingdom Notes pre-decimalisation post-decimalisation decimal April to September October to March pre-decimal pre-decimal

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

Florin (2'/), while the 1908 arms remained on the sixpence (6d). Since decimalisation in 1966, the current coat of arms has featured on the reverse of both

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

also collapsed. 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

(1485–1603) Stuarts and Commonwealth (1603–1707) Hanoverians (1714–1901) 20th century (1901–1970) Decimal Day, 1971 Post-decimalisation (1971–present) v t e

colliery as a pony lad earning 10d a shift, in pre-decimalisation money, or 4 pence in post-decimalisation money. In 1912 he was elected checkweighman at

self-expression, job choices for girls were still limited and even worksheets on decimalisation were gender-specific. Schools without rules is not a resounding success

the Realm, which in England was one farthing, 1/960 of a pound before decimalisation in the 1970s. Court costs are not awarded. Generally, punitive damages

(1485–1603) Stuarts and Commonwealth (1603–1707) Hanoverians (1714–1901) 20th century (1901–1970) Decimal Day, 1971 Post-decimalisation (1971–present) v t e

lengthens the Earth's days. During the French Revolution, a general decimalisation of measures was enacted, including decimal time between 1794 and 1800

provide a temporary furnace, but when that became too expensive (and decimalisation renders the slot-machine inoperable), the only other option for the

The exhibition of Edwardian and Victorian machines operates on pre-decimalisation pennies, available to purchase on-site at £1 for 10 old pennies. Plans

relative consistency until 1965, when it was discontinued following decimalisation and the adoption of the New Zealand dollar. Shillings remained legal

Labour Party MP for Cardiff South East Wilson's Cabinet Decimalisation Race Relations Act 1968 1975 EEC Referendum Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

his experience, Thomas declined a commission to design Britain's post-decimalisation coinage. Despite his disaffection with coin-making, Thomas continued

Songbook. It was originally priced at 1 shilling, changing to 5p post-decimalisation in issue #4 (March 1971). Disco 45 folded in July 1983 after publishing

Who You Are" Words by Sydney Carter "Sing a Song of Fivepence" About decimalisation, sung in Australia "Russia is Red, Dilly Dilly" Words by Sydney Carter

literally means "coin of six" became the word for a halfpenny. Following decimalisation in 1971, sgillinn became and remains the Scottish Gaelic word for a

Cabinet Circular 10/65 Capital gains tax Abolition of death penalty Decimalisation announcement 1966 general election Second term Cabinet Decriminalisation

former coin of the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Before the decimalisation of currency in Britain, its currency abbreviations (collectively £sd)

started when the Decimal Currency Act was passed in 1964. Discussions on decimalisation started in the mid-1950s and a Decimal Coinage Committee was set up

Hryvnia". Oanda. Retrieved 19 September 2013. "Celebrating 40 Years of Decimalisation The Story of Decimal Coinage". Royal Mint. Retrieved 19 September 2013

1922) Miguel Acuña, medical practitioner, (Born 1788) "Cancillera". "Decimalisation around the world – Numista". en.numista.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03. v

the toll for using the new motorway crossing was set at 2s 6d (post-decimalisation equivalent £0.125) for all vehicles apart from solo motorcycles which

of the Exchequer James Callaghan announces the decision to embrace decimalisation of the pound (which will be effected on 15 February 1971). 4 March In

broadcast a film about the village of Spiggot, which had boycotted decimalisation and were still using pre-decimal currency. Many viewers wrote to Westward

writing on palm leaf. Fraction symbols are largely obsolete since the decimalisation of the Indian rupee in 1957. Odia letters are mostly round shaped whereas

Zealand. New designs were issued in 1905, 1947 (surcharged at the time of decimalisation in 1967), 1969, and 1981. The use of these stamps was finally withdrawn

present kyat was introduced on 1 July 1952. It replaced the rupee at par. Decimalisation also took place, with the kyat subdivided into 100 pyas. During the

broadcast a film about the village of Spiggot, which had boycotted decimalisation and were still using pre-decimal currency. Many viewers wrote to Westward

subjects outside his specialism. Watson served on royal commissions on decimalisation in 1918 and national health insurance in 1926. He served as president

coinage values used (which eventually became an Indian standard until decimalisation on 1 April 1957) used the ratios: 1 pie = 1⁄3 pice = 1⁄12 anna 1 pice

Shilling coins featured a bull design. They continued to be used after decimalisation as five pence until the early 1990s when the 5p coin was reduced in

the Holy Sea Noel Moore (1928–2008) – Civil Servant who oversaw the decimalisation project Neil Robinson (1929–2009) – Archdeacon of Suffolk 1987–1994

to Wilson Pickett's version of "Hey Jude" and spoken samples from a decimalisation training record. "Nothing Can Stop Us", one of the group's most famous

Bonar Law raised it to twopence. The tax was abolished shortly before decimalisation. The Stamps Act 1694 imposed stamp duty on a range of legal instruments

first few years of the examination, as pound sterling had not undergone decimalisation, even though Hong Kong does not use pounds, arithmetic tested students'

for players to find half a crown (corresponding to 12½ pence after decimalisation) in their boots after a game. The Football Association prohibited paying

Migration Act 1966. The amendments were relatively minor, dealing with decimalisation and identity documents for crew members of foreign vessels. Several

a penny", a reference to coin-operated pay toilets, which used (pre-decimalisation) to charge that sum. References to urination are commonly used in slang

and foreign markets. He is probably best known for his work on the decimalisation of stock prices, insider trading, and stealth trading. At Purdue, he

in which the hero remains in bed for 79 days unable to cope with the decimalisation of currency; Acid (1971), produced by Parr's Bradford University Theatre

(1485–1603) Stuarts and Commonwealth (1603–1707) Hanoverians (1714–1901) 20th century (1901–1970) Decimal Day, 1971 Post-decimalisation (1971–present) v t e

same explanation to it as with the Omer—that it arose as a result of decimalisation. The Omer is mentioned as a tenth of an ephah in Exodus 16:36, before

(1485–1603) Stuarts and Commonwealth (1603–1707) Hanoverians (1714–1901) 20th century (1901–1970) Decimal Day, 1971 Post-decimalisation (1971–present) v t e

Labour Party MP for Cardiff South East Wilson's Cabinet Decimalisation Race Relations Act 1968 1975 EEC Referendum Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

the world. In 1897 Poincaré backed an unsuccessful proposal for the decimalisation of circular measure, and hence time and longitude. It was this post

the range of glasses has declined greatly in recent years. Prior to decimalisation, Australian monetary units closely reflected British usage: four farthings

On 27 April 1847, he addressed the House of Commons on the merits of decimalisation. He agreed to a compromise that directly led to the issue of the florin

United Kingdom. The Decimal Currency Act 1967 paved the way for the decimalisation of the pound sterling by redefining the denominations of money to "the

election Prime Minister of Australia Term of government (1966–1967) Decimalisation and dollar introduction Migration Act 1966 1967 Indigenous referendum

Cabinet Circular 10/65 Capital gains tax Abolition of death penalty Decimalisation announcement 1966 general election Second term Cabinet Decriminalisation

No further £5 gold pieces were struck until 1980, nine years after decimalisation. The Royal Mint realised there was a market for sovereign coins, and

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

its 600-year home at Tower Hill to Llantrisant in Wales in time for decimalisation in 1971. Paton retired from the firm in 1977 but worked for them again

would be spending £400,000 on updating their tills in preparation of decimalisation. Fine Fare's profits in the same year continued to grow to £4.5m, and

featuring Sir Walter Raleigh, and which would become the 50 pence note upon decimalisation, and intended to be the first of the new series to be issued. However

12-digit "Nixie"-type tube display, can display in Decimal or the pre-decimalisation Pound sterling Currency mode. ANITA Mk 11 - 1969, hybrid cold-cathode

Named because the cost of a dog license in the United Kingdom before decimalisation in 1971 was seven shillings and sixpence (written 7/6, 37½p in new money)

nicknamed the Threepenny bit building, as it resembles a stack of pre-decimalisation Threepence coins, which were 12-sided. It is now most commonly called

reinstated in 2022 by Elizabeth's successor, Charles III. Prior to decimalisation in 1971 the sword was redeemed for 100 shillings. Objects are listed

Australian cricketer. Noel Moore, 79, British civil servant, leader of decimalisation project, brain tumour. Chris Morgan, 55, British journalist, apparent

Labour Party MP for Cardiff South East Wilson's Cabinet Decimalisation Race Relations Act 1968 1975 EEC Referendum Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

next to his body and a spilt packet of aspirin tablets, bearing a pre-decimalisation price tag, indicating that the pack was at least 26 years old, was found

10½ shillings (written as 10s6d or 10/6, spoken as 'Ten and Six'). Decimalisation of UK currency didn't happen until early 1971, well after the first

three-imperial-gallon (14 L; 3.6 US gal) barrels and sold for sixpence (pre decimalisation price c. 1880, about £8.00 in 2023). The sea water was used in baths

separate species from the beadlet. From 1816 until 1970, just before decimalisation, the half crown was 32 millimetres (1.3 in) in diameter. Granny was

August 31, 1971: The old British penny, worth 1/240th, discontinued as decimalisation begins

Cabinet Circular 10/65 Capital gains tax Abolition of death penalty Decimalisation announcement 1966 general election Second term Cabinet Decriminalisation

Ireland. Bernard Charles Sharp, Chairman, British Bankers' Association Decimalisation Working Party. John Ross Stainton, Managing Director, British Overseas

(1485–1603) Stuarts and Commonwealth (1603–1707) Hanoverians (1714–1901) 20th century (1901–1970) Decimal Day, 1971 Post-decimalisation (1971–present) v t e

T-shirt (UK: vest, q.v.) (also see wifebeater) * tanner slang for a pre-decimalisation sixpence coin or sixpence value one who tans   tap valve through which

south east London route 122A converted to Merlin OMO. With currency decimalisation due in February 1971, it became necessary to replace the coin machines

corporation. To be specific, the listed amount was £32835 8s. 8d. The pre-decimalisation shillings and pence tally out to an additional £0.43. "Různé" [News]

despite the delays. The florin's reverse design would be unmodified until decimalisation in 1967, and its obverse shared the renderings of the British monarchs