{"product_id":"making-change-tom-hockenhull-9781912667574","title":"Making Change: The Decimalisation of Britain's Currency","description":"Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in February 2021, this compact book gives a general introduction to the biggest reform to the UK currency in its 1500-year history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe planning and implementation of decimalization is covered from different angles including the role of the Decimal Currency Board, the production of new coins at the Royal Mint, as well as the preparation of businesses and the public for 'D-Day'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining political and social aspects of the currency reform, it contextualizes important moments and key challenges within a clear and compelling narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing exclusive interviews and profiles of the people involved - from shop workers to the designer of the coinage - this entertaining book will immerse the reader in early 1970s Britain, at an important moment in its history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Hockenhull\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1912667576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781912667574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Spink Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.50d","brand":"Tom Hockenhull","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993425445119,"sku":"9781912667574","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d5fba7cf-c948-4011-8035-44e38781d6b2.jpg?v=1683324281","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/making-change-tom-hockenhull-9781912667574","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}