The question 'when was a decimal currency introduced' would not be answerable, because this is lost in the mists of time.
However, the use of the words 'the decimal currency' indicates that the question refers to the conversion of the British pound (aka Pound Sterling) to decimal in 1971. The Brits are not known for being in a hurry to change things.
1955
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All of these denominations beloing to the old redundant British predecimal currency system used by many of the British Empire/Commonwealth countries. 5 Guineas (105 Shillings) - converted to £5.25 in decimal currency. 2 Shillings (1 Forin) - converted to £0.10 in decimal currency. 2 Florins (4 Shillings) - converted to £0.20 in decimal currency. 12 Pence (1 Shilling) - converted to £0.05 in decimal currency.
Madagascar and Mauritania.
When they wanted to know what the half of 1 was...
1955
1971 in the UK.
No, not since decimal currency was introduced.
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Decimal currency was first introduced in Australia on 14 February 1966. The new Australian dollar replaced the Australian pound, which was different to the Pound Sterling.
The question 'when was a decimal currency introduced' would not be answerable, because this is lost in the mists of time.However, the use of the words 'the decimal currency' indicates that the question refers to the conversion of the British pound (aka Pound Sterling) to decimal in 1971. The Brits are not known for being in a hurry to change things.
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.
Mr Dollar.
On 14 February 1966, decimal currency was introduced in Australia, replacing the British system of pounds, shillings, and pence with dollars and cents. This change simplified the country's monetary system and brought Australia in line with other nations using the decimal currency system.
In 1963, Australia initiated the change to decimal currency. There were many suggestions about the new name of the currency, but the final name was decided and the "Dollar" was introduced on the 14th of February, 1966.
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.
1971 Year of Decimalization (Decimal Currency was Introduced)