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1971 After 1,200 years Britain abandons 12-shilling system for decimal
1968 1st decimal coins issued in Britain (5 and 10 pence) 1966 Australia introduces 1st decimal currency postage stamps 1961 British government begins decimal coin system 1871 The decimal currency system is made uniform in Canada 1858 Canada begins using decimal currency system 1857 England passes an act putting Canada on the decimal currency system 1851 Melvil[le Louis K] Dewey, created Dewey Decimal System for libraries 1786 Congress adopts silver dollar and decimal system of money 1785 Congress resolves U.S. currency named "dollar" and adopts decimal coinage |
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