SET FOR DECIMALS

The video discusses the Royal Mint's preparation for the switch to decimal currency in 1971. It highlights the production of new bronze or copper coins, including the two penny, one penny, and half penny, which will be sold as a commemorative set. The set, however, is incomplete as the new fifty penny piece, replacing the ten bob note, will be released the following year.

What significant change was the Royal Mint preparing for in 1971?

• The switch to a paperless currency system

• The production of a new silver dollar

• The transition to decimal currency

• The introduction of a new gold coin

Which coins were being produced for public sale before becoming legal tender?

• Half crown, crown, and sovereign

• One shilling, two shilling, and three shilling

• Five penny, ten penny, and twenty penny

• One penny, two penny, and new half penny

What was the purpose of selling the new coins with the ten and five penny silver coins?

• To create a commemorative set

• To introduce a new currency system

• To replace old coins

• To increase the value of silver coins

What was the face value of the new decimal coin set?

• More than ten shillings

• Exactly five and six

• Less than three and eight pence ha'penny

• Exactly one pound

Which coin was set to replace the ten bob note?

• The new ten penny piece

• The new one pound coin

• The new fifty penny piece

• The new two pound coin