On this day in 1971 it was Decimal Day, when the UK switched from ‘old money’ to a decimal system of 100p in the £. Previously 240d made a £. It was first proposed to parliament in 1824 after the French franc went decimal. | Seventies Time-Machine

In Part 1 of our Decimal Day video series, we’re diving into the history of pre-decimal money, a system that dates all the way back to medieval times! 🏰💷 For centuries, Britain used pounds, shillings, and pence long before decimalisation changed everything. Stay tuned for the next part as we get closer to the big currency shake-up! 🔄✨ Got old coins lying around? Turn them into cash! 💰 Send your pre-decimal currency to Vintage Cash Cow for a free evaluation and no-obligation offer 👉 go.vinta