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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.
stressman changed the currency in 1923
1971 in the UK.
The question 'when was a decimal currency introduced' would not be answerable, because this is lost in the mists of time.However, the use of the words 'the decimal currency' indicates that the question refers to the conversion of the British pound (aka Pound Sterling) to decimal in 1971. The Brits are not known for being in a hurry to change things.
Under pre-decimal currency in the UK, a shilling was worth twelve pence, and a sixpence worth six pence. The UK adopted decimal currency in 1971.