Simviation Forum - Pre-Decimal UK Coinage

Jun 15^th, 2003 at 10:00pm

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My son, recently returned from deployment, suffered (ha! - he'd return in a second) through a few days R&R while the ship visited Portsmouth.

Among the gifts he brought back was a set of pre-decimal coins, Shilling, Half-Crown, Florin, ha'penny, penny, farthing, threepence (2 sizes) and a sixpence.

I did spot in http://www.24carat.co.uk/denominations.html: "There were of course 20 shillings to the pound, twelve pence to the shilling, and therefore 240 pence to the pound."

so at least that's given me an idea.... and a farthing was a quarter-penny... a half crown ends up 2/6d, and a crown is 5/-

all obvious now ....

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Reply #1 - Jun 15^th, 2003 at 10:43pm

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I remember a discussion not long ago about the new and old currency in the UK and Australia. I don't recall the 'crown' being mentioned. If it had been, I would have asked what it was.

So thanks Felix, we never had a 'crown' here, so now I know what one is.
Was there a coin worth a Crown? ??? Grin

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Reply #2 - Jun 15^th, 2003 at 11:11pm

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Yes - although apparently most appear to have been "special issue" memorials ...

http://www.24carat.co.uk/crownsindx.html

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I remember a discussion not long ago about the new and old currency in the UK and Australia. I don't recall the 'crown' being mentioned. If it had been, I would have asked what it was.

So thanks Felix, we never had a 'crown' here, so now I know what one is.
Was there a coin worth a Crown? ??? Grin

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Reply #3 - Jun 16^th, 2003 at 1:42pm

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Hehe I missed this one. A discussion between an American & an Australian on UK currency. LOL Tongue

Actually, Felix explains it very well. The crown was official currency (much like the US silver dollar) but I never found one in my pocket. If I had, I would probably have saved it. Most shopkeepers would have refused to accept it & suspected it was a foreign coin. The same goes for the golden guinea (worth 21 shillings). I don't remember ever seeing one of those except in an antique shop window.

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Reply #4 - Jun 16^th, 2003 at 5:40pm

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Just to chip in to the conversation, horses are still traded in Guineas. I can't remember how much one is worth tho'.

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Reply #5 - Jun 16^th, 2003 at 6:00pm

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Just to chip in to the conversation, horses are still traded in Guineas. I can't remember how much one is worth tho'.

Will

That's only virtual currency now, no coins involved. The guinea is commonly used for dealing in livestock auctions & by high-class auction houses. The value is exactly the same, 21 old shillings (£1 + 1 old shilling) or £1 + 5 new pence. One theory goes that the extra amount is a tip for the auctioneer.

I also forgot to mention the old gold Sovereign coin, the original £1 Sterling. http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/2003british3coingoldset.html

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Reply #6 - Jun 16^th, 2003 at 6:01pm

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Just to chip in to the conversation, horses are still traded in Guineas. I can't remember how much one is worth tho'.

Will

Hi fag-end... Wink

...!
What, the horse of the giuinea....?
LOL...!
Like Hagar says the guinea is worth one pound, one shilling...
(..dunno about the horse tho'...)... Wink

...!
Funny arrangement, a bit like our present pricing structure where things cost, X pounds, 99 pence, and the trader has to give you a penny change every time.
What a waste of flippin' time... Angry

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LOL...LOL...LOL...!

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Reply #7 - Jun 17^th, 2003 at 6:24am

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Thanks guys. Next time I buy a horse I'll know how much I'm paying.

Will

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