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One Shilling GBP in 1938 had the purchasing power of about £2.12 GBP today.

One Shilling GBP in 1938 had the purchasing power of about $3.07 USD today.

There were 12 Pennies in a Shilling.

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.

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What is a British Shilling or a Penny in 1938 equal to in British Pennies?

There have been 12 Pennies in a Shilling since the Shilling was first introduced in 1550 until 1971 when the Shilling and the old Penny ceased to exist at Britains decimalisation.


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