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What is the value of a 1966 British 10 New Pence?
The 10 New Pence coin was not introduced until 1968.
Why on a 1979 two pence coin does it say new pence 10?
Occasionally, the Royal mint has a mix up with the dies or the blanks used to produce coins. It is possible that the 10 New Pence dies were used on a 2 New Pence blank. If this is the case, part of the 10 Pence coin design will be outside the perimeter of the 2 Pence blank, the 10 Pence coin being slightly larger than the 2 Pence coin. Alternatively, you may have a trick coin available from magic shops.
When was the New zealand dollar made into a currency?
New Zealand changed from Pounds, Shillings and Pence to Dollars and Cents on July 10 1967.
How many new pence in 360 old pence?
360 "old" pence was equivalent to £1/10/-, or One Pound, Ten Shillings. At decimalisation, One Pound became 100 "New" Pence and Ten Shillings became 50 "New" Pence. 360 "old" Pence converted to 150 "New" Pence or £1.50 in decimal currency.
Are UK coins magnetic?
The lowest denominations are magnetic (attracted to magnets).The current 1 pence, 2 pence, 5 pence and 10 pence coins are nickel-plated steel.(The change was made to 5 and 10 pence in January 2012.)
What are the dates British decimal coins went into general circulation?
British general circulation decimal coins, years of first issue - Half New Penny - 1971 Half Penny - 1982 1 New Penny - 1971 1 Penny - 1982 2 New Pence - 1971 2 Pence - 1982 5 New Pence - 1968 5 New Pence - 1982 10 New Pence - 1968 10 Pence - 1982 20 Pence - 1982 25 Pence (Crown) - 1972 50 New Pence - 1969 50 Pence - 1982 1 Pound - 1983 2 Pound - 1986 5 Pound (Crown) - 1990
Can you use your new pence coin in Canada?
No. The "New Pence" coins are British, Canada has their own currency. The British 5, 10 and 50 "New Pence" coins are no longer legal tender in Britain.
What is the face value of a 1969 British 10 New Pence coin?
The "face value" of a coin is whatever is inscribed on it, hence the term "face value". The face value of a 10 Pence coin is 10 Pence.
What is the difference between New Pence and 2 Pence?
At Britains conversion to decimal currency, the new coinage was referred to as "New Pence" to distinguish it from the old currency. The new coins included 1/2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 New Pence. From 1982 onwards, the word 'New" was dropped.
What 1941 British coins were minted?
None. The last circulating British coins to contain any silver were dated 1946. From 1947 onwards, all circulating British "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy. The Maundy coins continue to be made from sterling silver.
What were the coins names before 1971 in England?
Prior to the full implementation of British decimal currency in 1971, general circulation coins were as follows - Halfpenny - equivalent to 0.208 New Pence Penny - equivalent to 0.416 New Pence Threepence - equivalent to 1.25 New Pence Sixpence - equivalent to 2.5 New Pence Shilling - converted to 5 New Pence in 1968 Florin (Two Shillings) - converted to 10 New Pence in 1968 Halfcrown - equivalent to 12.5 New Pence Crown (Five Shillings) - equivalent to 25 New Pence The 50 New Pence coin was introduced in 1969 replacing the Ten Shilling note.
When was the 10 Pence introduced in Great Britain?
The British 5 and 10 New Pence coins were first issued in 1968.
