One Shilling GBP in 1920 had the purchasing power of about £1.34 GBP today.
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.
because their purchasing power of money is less in real terms they payback less
income effect
The value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy. Purchasing power is important because, all else being equal, inflation decreases the amount of goods or services you'd be able to purchase.
the wage measured in dollars of constant purchasing power; the wage measured in terms of the quantity of good and services it buys.
A consumer's real purchasing power refers to the amount of goods and services that can be bought with a given income, adjusted for the effects of inflation. It reflects the true value of money in terms of what it can actually purchase, rather than just the nominal amount of income. As prices rise due to inflation, real purchasing power decreases, meaning consumers can afford less with the same amount of money. Conversely, if prices fall or incomes rise faster than inflation, real purchasing power improves.
In 1802, a shilling was worth 12 pence in British currency. This was part of the pre-decimal system where there were 20 shillings in a pound. Therefore, a shilling was equivalent to 1/20th of a pound. The value of a shilling in terms of purchasing power would have varied depending on the economic conditions of the time.
In 1920, 6 pence in the UK was worth about a quarter of a shilling, as there were 12 pence in a shilling. In terms of purchasing power, 6 pence could buy a small item, such as a loaf of bread or a newspaper. Adjusted for inflation, its value today would be significantly higher, roughly equivalent to a few pounds in modern currency.
$21-$22 in 2010 terms
because their purchasing power of money is less in real terms they payback less
income effect
In todays terms: LXXXIX
In todays terms: CCCLXXXIX
In todays terms: 74 = LXXIV
In todays terms: MCMLXVII
In todays terms: CCCIX
In todays terms: DLXIX
In terms of the exchange value, it is worth less because the bankers will have taken their cut. In terms of purchasing power parity, it depends on where out of the US.