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A "bit" is an informal term that historically referred to one-eighth of a dollar, or 12.5 cents. The term originated in the colonial era when coins were often cut into pieces to make change. Although it's not commonly used in modern currency transactions, it can still be encountered in discussions about historical pricing or in some regional dialects.
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What is a 1924 Morgan silver dollar worth?
1924 would make it a Peace dollar, not a Morgan. It's also not a rare date, so the value is mainly for its silver content. At present, a '24 or '24-D dollar is worth $22 to $30 depending on condition, while a '24-S is worth a bit more.
What is a 1924 20 dollar gold coin worth?
Well, it sounds to me as it's worth 20 dollars, but I'm sure it's a bit more valuable then that.
What is correct 'a US dollar' or 'an US dollar'?
a us dollar
What does a dollar convert into british money?
You need to say which type of dollar you want to convert from. There are many different currencies in the world called "dollar". For example, Singapore dollar, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar.
How much English money in a dollar?
You need to say which type of dollar you want to convert from or into. There are many different currencies in the world called "dollar". For example, Singapore dollar, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar.
How do you make a dollar?
get a very strong magnet and put it over the dollar. Since the dollar has iron in it, it will rise a little bit.
How do you make a dollar float?
get a very strong magnet and put it over the dollar. Since the dollar has iron in it, it will rise a little bit.
Who would win if I bit you a dollar that a football game is on in there is?
the person that said i bit a football game is on
320.00Yuan is how much in the us dollar?
It is a little bit more then $48.
How much is the James monroe dollar gold coin worth?
One dollar. In uncirculated condition it might be worth a bit more, but not MUCH more.
What is the dollar value of an Adrian Peterson signed full size helmet?
A fair bit
How many quarters make a dollar?
4 quarters = 1 dollar. A quarter is a bit like, but not exactly equivalent to, 25p and ditto for a pound.
What is the rhyme 2 bits 3 bits a dollar?
One bit, two bits, three bits, a dollar, All those in favor stand up and holler!
What does a 12.5 cent bit look like?
The term "bit" used in the USA comes from the Spanish Milled silver dollar which could be cut into 8 equal parts, 8 bits, also known as a Piece of Eight. Technically, a bit is 12.5 cents but there are no one bit coins, only 2, 4, 6, and 8 bits. 2 bits being 25 cents [a quarter dollar], 4 bits being 50 cents [a half dollar] and so on. The term is dated and is used very little today.
What does two bits mean from the 1920?
Two bits is the same as one quarter. It comes from the Spanish 'real' which was called a 'bit'. A 'bit' was worth an eighth of a Spanish dollar.
What is 14.95 cm in inches?
5.88 inches, a bit less than the length of a US dollar bill.
How much is a dollar bill worth that has a star?
A dollar bill with a star next to the serial number is called a "replacement note." Its value is the same as a regular dollar bill - $1. However, some collectors may be willing to pay a bit more for these unusual bills.
