Cryptocurrency Q&A How much was 2 bob worth?

How much was 2 bob worth?

Elena Elena Thu Nov 14 2024 | 5 answers 1148
I'm curious about the value of 2 bob from the past. I've heard this old-fashioned slang and want to know how much it was actually worth. How much was 2 bob worth?

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SeoulSerenitySeekerPeace SeoulSerenitySeekerPeace Sat Nov 16 2024
In contemporary terms, "two bob" would approximately translate to 10 pence.

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TaegeukChampionCourageousHeart TaegeukChampionCourageousHeart Sat Nov 16 2024
This phrase serves as a nostalgic reminder of a time when shillings were widely used.

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Alessandro Alessandro Sat Nov 16 2024
The term "two bob" held a specific meaning in the past.

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DigitalDukedom DigitalDukedom Sat Nov 16 2024
It was used to denote two shillings, a unit of currency in the United Kingdom.

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DondaejiDelightful DondaejiDelightful Sat Nov 16 2024
Prior to the decimalization of British currency in 1971, two shillings were equivalent to 24 pence.

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