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Photographic Print : Decimal Currency Feature February 1971 Decimalisation Day - Conservative MP Wildred
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Decimal Currency Feature February 1971 Decimalisation Day - Conservative MP Wildred
Decimal Currency Feature February 1971
Decimalisation Day - Conservative MP Wildred Proudfoot pictured at supermarket where he announced that decimal coinage was now available at No5 checkout in exchange for old money
Tory MP pictured with checkout girl as he helps stock the tills
Picture taken 14th February 1971
Dobon
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
WA*2330698
Media ID 21618585
© Mirrorpix
Cash Coins Currency Economy Money Shop Still 1971 Decimal
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from Memory Lane Prints, featuring Conservative MP Wilfred Proudfoot on Decimalisation Day in February 1971. Witness a significant moment in history as MP Proudfoot proudly announces the availability of decimal coinage at a supermarket No5 checkout. This high-quality print from Media Storehouse's Decimal Currency Feature collection is a must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors, bringing a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from February 1971 takes us back to the historic moment of Decimalisation Day in the United Kingdom. Conservative MP Wildred Proudfoot stands proudly at a bustling supermarket, where he made an important announcement that decimal coinage was now available for exchange with old money at the No5 checkout. The image captures the excitement and significance of this transition in currency. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see Mr. Proudfoot engaging with a checkout girl as they work together to stock the tills with newly minted decimal coins. Their collaboration symbolizes unity and progress during this transformative period for Britain's economy. The picture evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when physical cash played an integral role in daily transactions. It serves as a reminder of how far our monetary systems have come since then, highlighting the importance of adaptability and innovation. As we gaze upon this photograph, taken on Valentine's Day 1971, it not only transports us back to a specific moment but also encapsulates an entire decade –the vibrant 1970s– characterized by change and modernization. This visual treasure allows us to reflect on our past while appreciating how far we've come today.
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