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.
Decimalisation facts: the impetus for decimalisation came from the Commonwealth
Tom Hockenhull, Curator: Medals and Modern Money, British Museum, provides another insight into 'D Day' and the UK's…
11 February 2021
Decimalisation facts: decimalisation had been discussed since the 17th century
Tom Hockenhull, Curator: Medals and Modern Money, British Museum, provides an insight into 'D Day' and the UK's…
11 February 2021
Your guide to the Decimal Day 50p coin
The Royal Mint's Decimal Day 50p coin celebrates a British milestone – the 50th anniversary of Decimal Day – with a…
11 February 2021
Decimalisation facts: D-Day was a ‘non-event’
Tom Hockenhull, Curator: Medals and Modern Money, British Museum, provides an insight into 'D Day' and the UK's…
10 February 2021