Finance and Economy - Currency - Decimalisation - London

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G43GFX

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4096 x 4096 px | 34.7 x 34.7 cm | 13.7 x 13.7 inches | 300dpi

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1 June 1970

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London England

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

p (pounds and new pence) instead of shillings and pence, but the motorist can convert his purchase into present currency as a conversion table is fixed to each pump.

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