Noun
the act of changing to a decimal system
Source: WordNetthe decimalization of British currency Source: Internet
A quarter-penny coin, to be struck in aluminium, was proposed at the time decimalisation was being planned, but was never minted. Source: Internet
Coins in circulation Estimated as at March 2014 citation Dimensions Stated as largest value UK decimal coinage history Decimalisation Since decimalisation on 15 February 1971 the pound ( symbol "£" ) has been divided into 100 pence. Source: Internet
The pre-decimal Maundy pieces have the same legal tender status and value as post-decimal ones, and effectively increased in face value by 140% upon decimalisation. Source: Internet
In older terms like two-bob bit (2/-) and thrupenny bit (3d), the word bit had common usage before decimalisation similar to that of piece today. Source: Internet
It even persisted after decimalisation for those coins which had equivalents and continued to be minted with their values in new pence. Source: Internet