I've heard about shillings money but I'm not sure what it is. I want to understand what shillings are, where they originate from, and if they are still used today. Can someone explain this to me?
6 answers
HallyuHeroLegendaryStar
Wed Dec 18 2024
Prior to 1971, the British currency system was structured in a hierarchical manner.
Daniela
Wed Dec 18 2024
The fundamental unit of currency was the pound, which held significant value.
CryptoLegend
Tue Dec 17 2024
Each pound was subdivided into 20 shillings, providing a secondary level of denomination.
KatanaSharpened
Tue Dec 17 2024
Further refining the currency, one shilling was divided into 12 pennies.
Giulia
Tue Dec 17 2024
The penny, the smallest traditional coin, had its own subdivisions.