Assuming you're referring to a British shilling, it was 1/20 of a pound sterling which equates to 5 pence in current decimal pounds.
If you want to know its value to a collector, please post a new question with the coin's date.
Shilling was a unit of currency used in the United Kingdom before decimalisation.
There were 12 old pence in a shilling and 20 shillings in a Pound.
As there are now 100 new pence in a Pound it would be worth 5 new pence today.
An 1824 shilling in mint condition is worth up to 450 pounds ($675)
1962 shilling worth
about 6 pounds today
Around 1880 the purchasing power of one shilling was very roughly comparable to four pounds now.
It is worth one Kenya shilling.
As of today, a 1971 Kenya shilling would have no monetary value as it is no longer in circulation and has been replaced by the current Kenyan shilling. Collectors might be interested in old currency notes for their historical value.
About the same as a british shilling 24 cents a shilling
A British Guinea was worth 21 Shillings or One Pound and One Shilling.
500 euro
The value of a 1963 shilling can vary based on its condition and rarity. As of recent estimates, a common 1963 British shilling might be worth anywhere from a few pence to a couple of pounds, depending on its grade and demand among collectors. For a more precise valuation, it's best to consult a coin dealer or refer to recent auction prices.
There have always been 12 Pence to the Shilling since the Shilling was first introduced.
A British shilling was 1/20 of a Pound, or 0.05 GBPAcoording to the exchange rate for December 15, 2009:0.05 British Pounds (GBP) = 0.08 US Dollars (USD)So a shilling would be equivalent to about 8 cents US