4h 47min, feb 15, 1971 y - UK Decimal Coinage
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After 1200 years Great Britain abandons 12-shilling currency system for decimal. Coins denominated new 1/2 penny, new penny, and two pence enter circulation.
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4h 47min, feb 15, 1971 y
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~ 53 years ago