Great Britain (Coins)

Area: 94,284 square miles                                                  Population: 56,400,000

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland comprises England, Wales, Scotland, the northern part of Ireland and the adjacent islands.

Monetary System

4 Farthings = 1 Penny, 12 Pence = 1 Shilling,

2 Shillings = 1 Florin, 5 Shillings = 1 Crown,

20 Shillings = 1 Pound or 1 Sovereign (Gold);

since February 15, 1971: 100 (New) Pence = 1 Pound

PRE-1800

1800-1899

1900-1910

1911-1936

1937-1948

1949-1970

1971-Present

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