Cryptocurrency Q&A What is 2 bob in old money?

What is 2 bob in old money?

Elena Elena Wed Nov 13 2024 | 7 answers 1478
I'm trying to understand the value of an old monetary expression. Specifically, I want to know what '2 bob' would be in today's currency. Could someone please explain this to me? What is 2 bob in old money?

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charlotte_wright_coder charlotte_wright_coder Fri Nov 15 2024
Historically, a shilling was commonly known by the nickname 'bob'.

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ZenHarmonious ZenHarmonious Fri Nov 15 2024
This nickname was widely used in everyday language.

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Valentino Valentino Fri Nov 15 2024
When the value doubled to two shillings, the coin acquired a new colloquial name.

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Daniele Daniele Fri Nov 15 2024
The coin in question holds a value equivalent to one-tenth of a pound sterling.

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Caterina Caterina Fri Nov 15 2024
This particular denomination is precisely the same as the current ten pence coin in circulation.

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