The Bob – Coin Names and Their Nicknames: The Shilling
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The Bob was the traditional nickname for the British shilling (1s), a familiar denomination of pre-decimal British currency. Worth 12 old pence, the shilling was widely used in everyday transactions before decimalisation in 1971.
The origin of the nickname ‘Bob’ is uncertain, although it has been used to describe the shilling for centuries and became firmly established in British slang.
A fascinating piece of British numismatic history, The Bob is ideal for collectors interested in British coin nicknames, pre-decimal currency and the history of UK coinage.
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