I wasn't born when decimalzation happened but I'm glad it did for no other reason than it gave us coin collectors a whole bunch of new coins to go at. Great presentation
I remember receiving pre-decimal coins for my pocket money as a child. In 1970 during maths classes we learned the decimal system and the way to convert between the two currencies. In my opinion the pre-decimal system is far superior. 240 pennies in a pound is divisible by so many other numbers (120, 60, 40, 30, 20, 15, 12, 10, 9, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1). Decimal is limited to (50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1). Laterally thinking, why is there not a 25p coin like the American quarter dollar?
I missed that day by just a few weeks! However in my junior school when I was about 10 our teacher said, "You lot will never have to use the old system of pounds, shillings and pence but if you don't understand it there's a lot of history you won't understand and a lot of literature you won't understand". So she taught us the whole thing. I've always been grateful to that teacher at Moss Hall Junior School in 1981 - I think it was either Mrs. Bowman or Mrs. Parsons. It means that unlike most of my generation I've understood the old system perfectly for 40 years... but without ever actually having to have the irritation of using it! I have a small collection of pre-decimal coins and enjoy looking at them... but again enjoy the fact that I don't have to do all those complicated sums when I'm buying loaves or margarine! Really enjoyed your video - you're a great presenter :)
Wow! It sounds like your teacher really inspired you. So glad you've held onto your pre-decimal coins too :) Thank you for your kind comment and glad you enjoyed the video!
In 1971 we must pay 10 Deutsche Marks to 1 Pound. Before we got the Euro in 2002, we payed 2,40 Deutsche Marks to 1 Pound. Today there is 1 € to 1 Pound. When I was born in 1974, the prices in Germany are doppled to nowadays. But in Britain, it's a drama with the Pound. My dad are a ship-ingeneur in a british enterprice. In the early 1960th he earned 35 Pounds in a month! The inflation in Britain is horrible. Hope, it will be better. Wish you all the best. Greetings from Germany.
I think the 50 pence decimal coin is such a cleverly designed coin with all excellent reminder to all who can remember them ps good info from the video
I get irritated by the way people talk about the complete redesign of the pound coin in 2017. Does no one remember that for more than the first decade of decimalisation there was no pound coin at all, and in fact it was the pound note that was the first piece of decimal currency to be replaced (although the 20p was added in 1982)? The round pound did not appear until the 1980s, so to highlight just its demise is to ignore its creation to begin with!
I have just been studying old currency from pre 1971 on Google - I was born in 1974 so I remember the old sixpence piece that was worth 2 1/2 pence, I also remember the old pound notes that reverted to coins and the 20p piece in the early 80s!! I remember using old one and two shilling coins before they were discontinued to buy sweets, comics and crisps as a kid! I didn't notice that 50p coins reduced in size in1997 and my younger brother has an old 50p from 1982, I also remember the new 2 pound coin coming out in the late 90s and I would buy an alcoholic drink with them in bars or get into clubs with them back then!! My mum was born in 1951 and remembers old money well!! She told me the L was for pounds, the s for shilling and the d for pennies!! I couldn't get my head round it at first, but I read the d was from an old Roman name they used for pennies! Very interesting to learn about as I have always used pounds pennies and pence in my lifetime!!🙂
I wasn't born when decimalzation happened but I'm glad it did for no other reason than it gave us coin collectors a whole bunch of new coins to go at. Great presentation
I remember receiving pre-decimal coins for my pocket money as a child. In 1970 during maths classes we learned the decimal system and the way to convert between the two currencies. In my opinion the pre-decimal system is far superior. 240 pennies in a pound is divisible by so many other numbers (120, 60, 40, 30, 20, 15, 12, 10, 9, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1). Decimal is limited to (50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1). Laterally thinking, why is there not a 25p coin like the American quarter dollar?
Brilliant informative video! Some things I didn't know!Well done Alex!
I was 6 years of age when they changed over , used to get a sixpence from my grandparents.
Happy memories for me
I missed that day by just a few weeks! However in my junior school when I was about 10 our teacher said, "You lot will never have to use the old system of pounds, shillings and pence but if you don't understand it there's a lot of history you won't understand and a lot of literature you won't understand". So she taught us the whole thing. I've always been grateful to that teacher at Moss Hall Junior School in 1981 - I think it was either Mrs. Bowman or Mrs. Parsons. It means that unlike most of my generation I've understood the old system perfectly for 40 years... but without ever actually having to have the irritation of using it! I have a small collection of pre-decimal coins and enjoy looking at them... but again enjoy the fact that I don't have to do all those complicated sums when I'm buying loaves or margarine! Really enjoyed your video - you're a great presenter :)
Wow! It sounds like your teacher really inspired you. So glad you've held onto your pre-decimal coins too :)
Thank you for your kind comment and glad you enjoyed the video!
Coin collecting is awesome and a new venture for me. I am open to any comments or tips
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Great video by a stunning presenter! :) Just one question what is the best way to obtain coins? Thanks!
Happy Decimal day!
In 1971 we must pay 10 Deutsche Marks to 1 Pound. Before we got the Euro in 2002, we payed 2,40 Deutsche Marks to 1 Pound. Today there is 1 € to 1 Pound. When I was born in 1974, the prices in Germany are doppled to nowadays. But in Britain, it's a drama with the Pound. My dad are a ship-ingeneur in a british enterprice. In the early 1960th he earned 35 Pounds in a month! The inflation in Britain is horrible. Hope, it will be better. Wish you all the best. Greetings from Germany.
The 50 years since decimal day 50p is a great coin
I think the 50 pence decimal coin is such a cleverly designed coin with all excellent reminder to all who can remember them ps good info from the video
Great vid, and info keep safe Alex lol.
I get irritated by the way people talk about the complete redesign of the pound coin in 2017. Does no one remember that for more than the first decade of decimalisation there was no pound coin at all, and in fact it was the pound note that was the first piece of decimal currency to be replaced (although the 20p was added in 1982)? The round pound did not appear until the 1980s, so to highlight just its demise is to ignore its creation to begin with!
The half p was dropped in 1981.
I have just been studying old currency from pre 1971 on Google - I was born in 1974 so I remember the old sixpence piece that was worth 2 1/2 pence, I also remember the old pound notes that reverted to coins and the 20p piece in the early 80s!! I remember using old one and two shilling coins before they were discontinued to buy sweets, comics and crisps as a kid! I didn't notice that 50p coins reduced in size in1997 and my younger brother has an old 50p from 1982, I also remember the new 2 pound coin coming out in the late 90s and I would buy an alcoholic drink with them in bars or get into clubs with them back then!! My mum was born in 1951 and remembers old money well!! She told me the L was for pounds, the s for shilling and the d for pennies!! I couldn't get my head round it at first, but I read the d was from an old Roman name they used for pennies! Very interesting to learn about as I have always used pounds pennies and pence in my lifetime!!🙂
Happy Decimal day!