Sixpence GBP in 1897 had the purchasing power of about £1.90 GBP today.
NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation based on current exchange rates.
It is worth one Kenya shilling.
1962 shilling worth
one shilling east african note
One British shilling is equal to 24 U.S. cents.
One Shilling GBP in 1778 had the purchasing power of about £4.60 GBP today.
35-40 cent
It was worth 12 pence in pre-decimalisation money
Prior to decimalisation in 1971 a Shilling was one twentieth of a Pound. At decimalisation, the Shilling converted to 5 New Pence.
A British Guinea was worth 21 Shillings or One Pound and One Shilling.
Before England decimalised the Pound, one shilling was worth one twentieth of a pound or 12 pence. Nowadays shillings aren't used, but it would be worth 5 pence of today's decimalised pound.
One Shilling GBP in 1941 had the purchasing power of about £1.65 GBP today.
One Shilling GBP in 1847 had the purchasing power of about £3.00 GBP today.