DECIMALIZATION


Meaning of DECIMALIZATION in English

n [ U ]

the change of the British currency to the present decimal system of 100 pence to the pound, which happened on 15 February 1971. Before that date, the pound was divided into 20 shillings with 12 pence in each shilling.

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