Decimalisation

:This is about units of currency. For other conversions to decimal systems, see decimalization (disambiguation).

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In the management of currencies, decimalisation (or decimalization, in its American spelling) is the process of converting from traditional denominations to a "decimal" system, usually with two units differing by a factor of one hundred.

Related Topics:
Currencies - Decimal

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The logical appeal of decimalisation in general has generally been effective much sooner as to currency than as to physical measurements, and few countries have coupled the two processes.

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All countries that have previously had non-decimal currencies have decimalized, at least in practice.

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