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The British Shilling converted to 5 New Pence at decimalisation.
The Australian and New Zealand Shillings, amongst many others, converted to 10 cents at decimalisation.
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Is 6-10 shillings a lot of money in Shakespearean times?
Yes, that was quite a lot of money. Ten shillings was the amount of pay a skilled labourer (we're talking a union man here) would get in a biweekly pay period. Six shillings was five percent of an unskilled labourer's annual income. Also bear in mind that a shilling could buy you about six loaves of bread and twelve dozen apples.
Why was the ten year period after world war 1 nicknamed the roaring twenties?
the ten year period was in 1920
What money did they use in Victorian times?
In these days of decimalisation of currency, it is difficult to understand the currency used in Britain before that country 'went decimal' in 1971. The following chart may help to explain it. Money was divided into pounds (£) shillings (s. or /-) and pennies (d.). Thus, 4 pounds, eight shillings and fourpence would be written as £4/8/4d. or £4-8-4d. There were: *20 shillings in £1 - a shilling was often called 'bob', so 'ten bob' was 10/- *12 pennies in1 shilling *240 pennies in £1 Pennies were broken down into other coins: *A farthing (a fourth- thing) was ¼ of a penny *Halfpenny (hay-p'ny) was ½ of a penny *Three farthings was ¾ of a penny Other coins of a value less than 1/- were *A half-groat (2d) *6 x 2d = 1/- *A threepenny bit (3d) made of silver 4 x 3d. = 1/- *A groat (4d) 3 x 4d = 1/- *Sixpence (silver) - often called a 'tanner' 2 x 6d = 1/- Coins of more than 1/- but less than £1 in value were *A two shilling piece (called a florin) 10 x 2/- = £1 *A half-crown ( 2/6d) 8 x 2/6d = £1 *A crown (5/-) 4 x 5/- = £1 *Ten shillings (a half-sovereign) 2 x 10/- = £1 *A half-guinea (10/6d) 2 x 10/6d = £1/1/- A £1 coin was called a Sovereign and was made of gold. A paper pound often was called a 'quid'. Coins of more than £1 were: *A guinea (£1/1/-) *A £5 coin Hope that helps! -Horseyangel xxx
What year was 'ten pound pom'?
1969
A city besieged for ten years?
troy
MY TEN SHILLING BANK NOTE SERIAL NUMBER B4IN 509639 DOES IT HAVE ANY VALUE?
It is worth 5 pence if you mean the English shilling
How much meat would one shilling and ten pence get you today?
about 5 lb.
How much was a Tudor soldier paid?
ten pence or half shilling a day
How do you convert pounds into shillings and pence?
In the old currency, there were 12 Pence in a Shilling and 20 Shillings in a Pound. At Britains conversion to decimal, One Pound changed from One Pound of 240 (old) Pence, to One Pound of 100 (new) Pence. Ten Shillings became 50 New Pence Two Shillings became 10 New Pence One Shilling became 5 New Pence Later on, two further coins were introduced - 25 (New) Pence was the equivalent of the old Crown (Five Shillings) 20 (New) Pence was equivalent to 4 Shillings. There was no new decimal coin for the other old denominations. A Halfcrown converted to 12.5 New Pence Sixpence converted to 2.5 New Pence Threepence converted to 1.25 New Pence One old Penny converted to 0.416 New Pence One old Halfpenny converted to 0.208 New Pence
Why is a British 1987 Ten Pence piece worth more than a 1986 one?
There were were fewer 1987 Ten Pence coins minted.
How much does five pounds worth of ten pence pieces weigh?
There are 100 ten pence pieces in one pound, so five pounds worth would be 500 ten pence pieces. Each ten pence piece weighs approximately 6.5 grams, so 500 of them would weigh around 3.25 kilograms.
How much is a mint condition ten shilling note worth in pounds and pence?
The value of a mint condition ten shilling note can vary based on factors such as rarity, demand, and the specific issue of the note. Generally, a ten shilling note from the Bank of England can be worth significantly more than its face value, often ranging from £5 to over £50 for collectors. For the most accurate valuation, it is recommended to consult a currency dealer or auction expert.
How much is 1 and ten pence in British currency?
If you refer to 1 Shilling and 10 Pence (1s 10d or 1/10) in predecimal currency, it converted to 9.16 Pence in decimal currency.
How much is ten shillings worth in America?
The UK shilling is no longer legal tender. However, it was half of a pound sterling or 50 pence. At the current rate (@16 Jul 2011) that is approximately 81 cents.
How many pence in ten pounds?
There are 100 pence in one pound. Therefore, in ten pounds, there would be 1,000 pence.
Which Two coins are worth .30?
in the states a nickel and a quarter. in the UK a twenty pence and a ten pence.
How many old pennies is todays 50 pence worth?
On "Decimal Day" in 1971, Ten Shillings converted to 50 New Pence. Ten Shillings was equal to 120 old Pence.
