Euro |
In 1999, the Euro became a standard currency for many European
countries.
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On 12/6/2000, the Euro was worth 0.8888 US dollars. 8 |
| Pound (£) |
The pound sterling is the basic unit of currency in England,
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as the dollar is in the United States. On 12/6/2000, the pound was worth 1.4378 US dollars. 8 |
| Shilling |
Before, 1771, the pound was divided into 20 shillings.
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It is not used today. |
| Pence (d) |
Before, 1771, the shilling was divided into 12 pence (pennies),
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making 240 pence to the pound. Today there are 100 pence to the pound. 7 |
| Guinea |
Before, 1771, a guinea was 21 shillings.
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It is not used today. |
| Mark |
In medieval times, a mark was a unit of measure, ( not a coin)
that was worth 13 shillings and 4 pence.
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It is not used today. |
| Crown |
Before, 1771, the crown was 5 shillings.
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It is not used today. |
| Florin |
Before, 1771, a florin was 2 shillings.
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It is not used today. |
| Groat |
In medieval times a groat was a coin worth 4 pennies (pence).
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It is not used today. |
| Farthing |
Before, 1771, a farthing was 1/4 penny (pence).
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It is not used today. |