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You are asking about a One Shilling coin from Kenya (KM#5). The coin is made of copper-nickel and measures 27.8mm in diameter. The front bears and image of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya. The back bears a coat of arms, the words "REPUBLIC OF KENYA" above it, the number "1" and the words "ONE SHILLING" below it, and the date split by it (that is, "19" is to the left of the coat of arms and "66" is to the right). 20,000,000 of these coins were produced in 1966.
Accoding to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth US$0.25 in Fine condition, US$0.50 in Very Fine condition, US$1.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$3.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$5.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Additionally, 27 coins were produced in Proof condition - these are valued at about US$100.00 each.
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What is the sign for shilling?
The sign for the British Shilling was an S if a sign was required. £1/2/6 or £1/2/6d represented One Pound, Two Shillings and Sixpence. The Shilling value is between the Pound value and the Penny value, so it does not need a sign. The position of the 2 makes the value Two Shillings. 2/6d represented Two Shillings and Sixpence. The Shilling value precedes the Penny value, so it does not need a sign. The position of the 2 makes the value Two Shillings. If the need arose to indicate an even Shilling value, it was written as 2/-, indicating Two Shillings and zero Pence or, 2S, indicating Two Shillings.
What is the sign for a shilling?
The sign for the British Shilling was an S if a sign was required. £1/2/6 or £1/2/6d represented One Pound, Two Shillings and Sixpence. The Shilling value is between the Pound value and the Penny value, so it does not need a sign. The position of the 2 makes the value Two Shillings. 2/6d represented Two Shillings and Sixpence. The Shilling value precedes the Penny value, so it does not need a sign. The position of the 2 makes the value Two Shillings. If the need arose to indicate an even Shilling value, it was written as 2/-, indicating Two Shillings and zero Pence or, 2S, indicating Two Shillings.
What were the coins circulating during the time of James I?
The coins of James I are as follows -First Coinage 1603-1604Gold coins -Sovereign (20 Shillings)Half-Sovereign (10 Shillings)Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)Silver coins -Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)ShillingSixpenceHalfgroatPennyHalfpennySecond Coinage 1604-1619Gold coins -Rose-ryal (30 Shillings)Unite (20 Shillings)Spur-Ryal (15 Shillings)Angel (10 Shillings)Half-angel (5 Shillings)Double-crownBritain crownThistle crown (4 Shillings)HalfcrownSilver coins -Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)ShillingSixpenceHalfgroatPennyHalfpennyCopper coins -FarthingThird Coinage 1619-1625Gold coins -Rose-ryal (30 Shillings)Laurel (20 Shillings)Spur-Ryal (15 Shillings)Angel (10 Shillings)Half-laurel (10 Shillings)Quarter-laurel (5 Shillings)Silver coins -Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)ShillingSixpenceHalfgroatPennyHalfpennyCopper coins -FarthingIn 1612, all coins had their value increased by 10%, but seem to have reverted to their original values by 1619.
What would two Australian pounds fifteen shillings be worth in Australian dollars?
At the time of Australia's changeover to decimal currency in February 1966, Two Pounds, 15 Shillings (£2/15/-) converted to $5.50 AUD.
What does two guineas equal?
when first made, 1 guinea was 20 shillings which was £1 it then became 30 shillings A guinea was worth 21 shillings, so 2 guineas was worth 42 shillings, which was 2 pounds and 2 shillings (£2.10p in todays currency).
What is 2.00 pounds in shillings?
There were 20 shillings in the British pound, so 2 pounds was 40 shillings.
How much is 2 Shillings and Sixpence worth in Euro today?
Two Shillings and Sixpence, or a Halfcrown, has been a part of the British currency for hundreds of years. I will assume that you mean a more recent year prior to the currency becoming redundant. Two Shillings and Sixpence GBP in 1966 had the purchasing power of about £1.56 GBP today. Two Shillings and Sixpence GBP in 1966 had the purchasing power of about €0.80 EUR today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
What is the symbol for shillings?
Usually a lower case 's' but alternatively /-. Example 2 shillings is 2s or 2/-.
How many shillings is in 2 pound?
There were 40 Shillings in the predecimal Two Pounds.
What is the value of a 1966 copper quarter?
On eBay they're sold for $2.
Is Samoa part of nz?
No. Samoa and NZ are 2 separate countries.
What is the value of a record of the world cup England v Germany 1966?
4-2
