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By "Ginny", I assume you are referring to the Guinea in the old British monetary system. The Guinea was equal to 21 shillings, or 252 pence. The Pound or "quid" was a much more common unit, and it was equal to 20 shillings or 240 pence. Certain things were commonly sold at auction, and the price would be quoted in Guineas. This allowed a shilling (12 pence) for the auctioneer and a pound (20 shillings) for the seller.

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