Decimalisation Week
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Decimal Day
Discover much more about the decimalisation of the UK's coinage, which took place on 15 February 1971 (also known as 'D-Day') with in our special decimalisation guides, in association with NGC UK, the leading third-party grading service for coins, tokens and medals.
WIN new decimalisation book!
Here's your chance to win a copy of the brand new book 'Making Change: The decimalisation of Britain’s currency' by Tom Hockenhull in our special competition, sponsored by Spink Books.
NGC at the Forefront of British Numismatics
NGC has certified record-setting rarities and serves collectors and dealers from its London office.
17 February 2021
Listen to Max Bygraves' 'Decimalisation'
Commissioned by the UK government to help the public understand the forthcoming decimalisation of the nation's currency,…
14 February 2021
Decimalisation videos
Discover how the British public prepared for, and were told about, decimalisation, with this fun and nostalgic…
14 February 2021
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)
With a firm commitment to accuracy, consistency and integrity, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is a leading…
11 February 2021
Old Money Explained
Remember pounds, shillings and pence? In this special guide to old money, used before the UK went decimal in 1971, we…
11 February 2021
Your guide to decimalisation
Decimalisation is the conversion of a system of currency to units divisible by 10. In the UK, Decimal Day took place in…
11 February 2021
Decimalisation facts: public reaction to the new 50p
Tom Hockenhull, Curator: Medals and Modern Money, British Museum, provides an insight into 'D Day' and the UK's…
11 February 2021
Decimalisation facts: technicians worked around the clock
Tom Hockenhull, Curator: Medals and Modern Money, British Museum, provides an insight into 'D Day' and the UK's…
11 February 2021
Decimalisation facts: The Royal Mint's secret competition
Tom Hockenhull, Curator: Medals and Modern Money, British Museum, provides an insight into 'D Day' and the UK's…
11 February 2021
