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Post inspired by this recent comment about how useful 120 is (or 240 in this case), because its can be evenly divided so many ways: https://sh.itjust.works/post/40842670/19379837

Source: https://www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/journal/history/pounds-shillings-and-pence/

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[–] Twosheds@piefed.social 3 points 6 days ago

Haven’t seen a ten bob note (10 shilling) since I was a kid. Hardly ever had a farthing or a crown in my change, but the rest of the coins are familiar to me.