…and still have change from half a crown.

15 February 1971 marked the wholescale adoption of decimal currency – a seismic event for UK numismatists. However, these experts would be quick to tell you that the first decimal British coin was the florin minted back in 1849 and worth two shillings. (Definitely one for the serious pub quizzers that one!)

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