The Joey – Coin Names and Their Nicknames: The Threepence
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The Joey was a popular nickname for the British threepence (3d) coin, a familiar denomination of pre-decimal British currency. Worth three old pence, the threepence was widely used in everyday transactions before decimalisation in 1971.
The nickname ‘Joey’ is generally associated with Joseph Hume, a 19th-century politician who campaigned for the introduction of a small-value threepence coin. The name became commonly used for the threepence, particularly the later small threepence introduced in 1937.
A fascinating piece of British numismatic history, The Joey is perfect for collectors interested in British coin nicknames, pre-decimal currency and the history of UK coinage.
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