50 years ago today 15th February 1971 was Decimal Day also known as D-Day 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
1:02
50 years ago today 15th February 1971 was Decimal Day also know…
153.1K viewsFeb 15, 2021
FacebookSeventies Time-Machine
The UK's change to decimal currency #onthisday in 1971 was confusing for many, but this catchy tune was designed to help shoppers find the right coins. | BBC Archive
2:30
The UK's change to decimal currency #onthisday in 1971 was c…
90K viewsFeb 10, 2022
FacebookBBC Archive
🇬🇧 Britain’s First Decimal Coins (1971) On Decimal Day – February 15, 1971, the UK shifted from pounds, shillings, and pence to a modern decimal system. This bold change introduced a new set of coins that made history and remain fascinating for collectors today. 🪙✨ 🔹 ½ New Pence (1971–1984) – Tiny bronze coin, later withdrawn. 🔹 1 New Pence (1971) – Crowned portcullis design. Mintage: 1.52B | Value: ₱3.30 (G) – ₱60 (UNC) 🔹 2 New Pence (1971) – Prince of Wales feathers. Mintage: 1.45B | Val
4:09
🇬🇧 Britain’s First Decimal Coins (1971) On Decimal Day – February 15, 19…
19K views8 months ago
FacebookMr. D's Collections
Decimal Currency - The System | The National Archives
1:00
Decimal Currency - The System | The National Archives
Mar 7, 2014
nationalarchives.gov.uk
15th February 1971: The UK and Ireland decimalise their currency
3:00
15th February 1971: The UK and Ireland decimalise their currency
4K viewsFeb 15, 2016
YouTubeHistoryPod
D-Day 1971 - Britain Goes Decimal | Archive News Footage Shows Decimalisation of 70s Britain
22:04
D-Day 1971 - Britain Goes Decimal | Archive News Footage Shows Dec…
43.2K views5 months ago
YouTubeITN Archive
Decimal Day 1971: The Day Britain Changed Its Money Forever
2:02
Decimal Day 1971: The Day Britain Changed Its Money Forever
842 viewsMay 16, 2025
YouTubeIcelandic Traveller
6:54
1971 - the day Britain went Decimal
272.4K viewsNov 27, 2019
YouTubeLittle Car
13:38
. WERE WE RIPPED OFF? THE STORY OF DECIMALISATION IN B…
1.9K views4 months ago
YouTubeGreat British History Mickey Bavington
Decimal Day 1971: New coins replace pounds, shillings and pence
Jun 21, 2024
bbc.co.uk
Decimal Day 1971: New coins replace pounds, shillings and pence
Jun 21, 2024
bbc.com
1:05
This 1 Penny Changed UK History… Now Worth $3,200?! 😱🪙#1971Penny #…
936 views3 months ago
YouTubeCoinAge Era
3:29
SYND 15-2-71 THE FIRST DAY OF DECIMALISED CURRENCY IN TH…
29.5K viewsJul 21, 2015
YouTubeAP Archive
1:06
BRITAIN GOES DECIMAL
8.5K viewsJul 21, 2015
YouTubeBritish Movietone
0:34
30-Second Histories: Decimal Day
7K views5 months ago
YouTube30-Second Histories
0:48
📢 Britain’s Decimal Day The Coinage Revolution! 🇬🇧🪙 #Shorts
489 viewsFeb 15, 2025
YouTubeCoinEra
9:54
Decimalisation (1970)
402.8K viewsApr 13, 2014
YouTubeBritish Pathé
3:21
The New Denominations of Decimal Day | 15th February 1971
107 views8 months ago
YouTubeCoin Corner
1:20
The 50th Anniversary of Decimal day 50p coin | The Royal Mint
3.6K viewsJan 11, 2021
YouTubeThe Royal Mint
0:15
Cloochey Foundation Ghana | 🇬🇧 Today in UK History In 1971, the U…
5 views3 months ago
Instagramcloochey2
1:13
In Part 2 of our Decimal Day video series, we’re exploring why Britai…
600 viewsMar 28, 2025
FacebookVintage Cash Cow
1:52
1971 2 New Pence Coin Worth Thousands – Rarest UK Decimal T…
297 views9 months ago
YouTubeCoins Army
1:01
The 1971 United Kingdom 2 New Pence Elizabeth II 2nd portrait #co…
463 views3 months ago
YouTubeNyilachchi Coin SL
4:23
Changing to decimal currency 1971
1.7K views2 months ago
YouTubeOld Ireland Restored
7:16
1971 10 New Pence Coin – Queen Elizabeth II | First Decimal Coinag…
130 views9 months ago
YouTubeOld coins history
6:38
Granny Gets the Point (1971) - extract
51.8K viewsFeb 10, 2011
YouTubeBFI
15:16
WHAT A POUND WOULD BUY YOU IN 1971 YOU'LL BE SHOCKED
439.1K views7 months ago
YouTubeGreat British History Mickey Bavington
25:55
"Granny Gets The Point" PIF - Full Version - UK Decimal Day (1971)
35.7K viewsFeb 15, 2021
YouTubeHartley Pellipar
14:19
Top 4 ULTRA RARE UK 2 New Pence Coin 1971 | Queen Elizabet…
163 views4 months ago
YouTubeCoin$ collection
1:47
Decimal Five - Theme Tune and Opening Sequence - BBC1 - 25 Ja…
7.9K viewsOct 16, 2021
YouTubeLost 1960s TV and Radio
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder