Date on decimal coins

[aleroit2000]

Hi,

I'd like to know if anyone knows why as in predecimal coins the year date was always on the reverse, in decimal coins (except 20pence and 2 pounds) the year is on the obverse, with the titles of the Queen.

It'a a "case" or there is a particular reason?

Many thanks and Happy 2006!!!

Alex - Italy

[Peter]

The date was often on the obverse's in the 1800's.

(several denominations up untill 1860)

I think it is down to designers preference.

I love my exergue's,legends and obverse dates.

[Sylvester]

I like the date on the obverse or reverse... it's when it's on the edge only, that's when you worry.