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it was changed because Australia became a separate state.

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How many years since Australia changed money currency?

Australia changed to decimal currency in February 1966. Therefore, in February 2014, it will have been 48 years since Australia changed its currency.


When did the money change to now from World War 2?

On Monday 15 February 1971 Britain changed its currency to decimal from the old £ shillings and pence. We have now had decimal currency for 41 years. Correct as 22 March 2012


How did Australia change to the decimal system?

Specially designed trucks and vans distributed decimal cash registers and cash / coinage across the country. Old Imperial money was changed into decimal currency as it was spent.


Is New Zealand money a dollar?

Yes, NZ has a decimal currency system. The currency is dollars and cents.


Is our currency changed when we wire our money from a bank account to another country online?

The currency is usually changed from the location at which the given individual receives it.


Why were Australian pounds converted to dollars?

The Australian currency changed to a decimal basis, and at this time, the name of the units were changed to dollars and cents.


What money the German use?

Euros. They used to have the German Marks. But they have since changed currency.


What is the name of Greek money?

the currency of Greece in the 1900's was called a drachma. In 1982, they changed the currency to the Euro.


What are decimal places in money?

There are usually 100 minor currency units in each major unit and so there are two decimal places.However, for currency exchange rates, where conversions in both direction are required and because very large sums of money are involved, it is common to see 4 or 5 decimal places being used.


Can money in New Zealand easily can be changed?

New Zealand is an internationally accepted currency and can be changed at most banks and bereaus around the world.


When did Britain adopt the decimal system for currency?

Britain adopted decimal currency in 1971.


When was decimal currency introduced in Australia?

Decimal currency was introduced in Australia on the 14th of February, 1966. Dollars and cents became the Australian currency on the conversion from Pounds, Shillings and Pence. The new currency was the Australian Dollar consisting of 100 cents. New coins included the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins. New Banknotes included the 1, 2, 10 and 20 Dollar notes. Many countries changed to a decimal system of currency during the 20th century since, as the name suggests, it is based on multiples of ten and is a much simpler and more streamlined system to work with and make mental calculations.