Decimalisation Collection

Old Uk Money 1969
A pile of " old" United Kindom currency, including pound notes shillings and copper coins before Decimalisation occurred on 15 February 1971

OLD ENGLISH COINS
Old (pre-Decimalisation) British coins (left to right): Top - penny, half penny, threepenny bit. Bottom - half crown, two shillings, one shilling, sixpence - tails

Scene in the International Stores, Crediton, Devon, with two middle-aged women chatting in an aisle. The photograph dates from before decimalisation of the currency -- tins of peaches are priced at

1970S CASH REGISTER
A National Class 51 cash register, in use before Decimalisation in February 1971. Date: early 1970s

Comic postcard, I m living in style here - a toilet roll made of ten shilling notes - clearly pre-decimalisation! Date: 20th century

Lord Fiske (left) and Sir Hugh Conway at the unveiling of the new fifty pence piece at a press conference held by the Decimal Currency Board at Standard House Northumberland Avenue, London

Sir Hugh Conway measuring the new fifty pence piece after it was unveilled at a press conference held by the Decimal Currency Board at Standard House Northumberland Avenue, London

OLD ENGLISH COINS
Old (pre-Decimalisation) British coins (left to right): Top - penny, half penny, threepenny bit. Bottom - half crown, two shillings, one shilling, sixpence - heads. Date: 1960s

Draft of the... reestablishment of the Gregorian calendar, 29 August 1805, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Draft of the senate consultation on the reestablishment of the Gregorian calendar, 29 August 1805, (1921). Projet de senatus-consulte retablissement le calendrier gregorien

John Frederick Herschel (1792-1871), English astronomer and scientist, 1847. A photograph off Herschel taken when he was Master of the Mint (1850-1855) showing him holding a florin (2 shilling piece)

Girl and boy in knitted cardigans. The price of the pattern is shown in both old and new currencies (one shilling equalling five pence). circa 1971

Pre-decimalisation British coinage - Victoria and Edward VII
Christmas Greeting postcards showing pre-decimalisation British coinage from the reign of Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Date: 1906

Two boys emptying a piggy bank onto a table. The coins seem to be mostly penny and threepenny pieces (pre-decimalisation). Date: circa 1960s

Making Money
Brand new British coins (pre- Decimalisation), pouring out of the processor, are collected by willing hands

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"Remembering Decimalisation: A Glimpse into Old UK Money in 1969" Step back in time to the era of old English coins, where scenes at the International Stores in Crediton, Devon unfolded. It was a time when decimalisation took center stage, revolutionizing the way we handled money. In this captivating snapshot from 1969, a vintage cash register stands proudly on display, serving as a symbol of change and progress. Two children wearing cozy knitted cardigans marvel at the new system unfolding before their eyes. They represent a generation witnessing history unfold. Humor finds its place amidst this transformation too - imagine receiving a comic postcard featuring an extravagant toilet roll made entirely out of ten shilling notes. Such playful jests remind us that even during times of significant change, laughter remains an essential part of life. As we delve deeper into history's vaults, we encounter fascinating artifacts like drafts outlining the reestablishment of the Gregorian calendar or portraits capturing renowned figures such as John Frederick Herschel. These remnants serve as reminders that decimalisation wasn't just about money; it was also intertwined with broader societal advancements. Pre-decimalisation British coinage featuring Queen Victoria and King Edward VII takes us further back in time. These coins once jingled within pockets and piggy banks alike – tokens representing dreams and aspirations for many young savers. Speaking of piggy banks, two boys are captured emptying theirs in another charming scene. As they count their savings under watchful gazes filled with anticipation and excitement, one can almost hear their innocent laughter echoing through time. Decimalisation marked a turning point for Britain's monetary landscape – simplifying transactions while bidding farewell to familiar denominations steeped in tradition. Yet amidst all these changes lay memories etched forever within our collective consciousness – memories that continue to shape our understanding of both past and present financial systems.