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Why Was A Shilling Called A Bob? [Solved]
Bob – The subject of great debate, as the origins of this nickname are unclear although we do know that usage of bob for shilling dates back to the late 1700s. Brewer’s 1870 Dictionary of Phrase and Fable states that ‘bob’ could be derived from ‘Bawbee’, which was 16-19th century slang for a half-penny.
Predecimal Currency: The Nightmare in Your Pocket
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Lsd - Pounds, Shillings, and Pence Explained | Houstinium
Today, on the fiftieth anniversary of decimal day, I shall be explaining how the old British system of Pounds,
A guide to old British Money! Pounds, shillings and pence!
Nowadays British money is simple, a pound is divided into 100 pence. But in years gone by the system was much more complex, …
