decimal currency

noun

1. a system of currency in which the monetary units are parts or powers of ten

Example Sentences

The 15.5 billion Australian coins carrying the queen’s image minted since Australia introduced decimal currency in 1966 will remain legal tender.

From Seattle Times

Her face is the only monarch to appear on Australian money since decimal currency was introduced in 1966 when Australian dollars and cents replaced British-style pounds, shillings and pence.

From Seattle Times

Fifty years ago, the UK converted to a decimal currency, and one and two new pence coins became the modern way to pay.

From BBC

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of decimal currency, MacDiarmid said the new national currency reflected the nation’s story, echoing growth and development in Australian society since 1966.

From The Guardian

Now, in remarks made almost exactly half a century after the introduction of decimal currency, the chief executive of the Royal Australian Mint, Ross MacDiarmid, has indicated five-cent coins could be on their last legs, too.

From The Guardian