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What does 2 bob mean?
What does 2 bob mean?
Sofia
Mon Nov 11 2024
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I've heard the term '2 bob' in some conversations, but I'm not sure what it actually means. Could someone explain to me the origin and meaning of this expression?
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Margherita
Wed Nov 13 2024
The concept of two bob being equivalent to two shillings stems from the English pre-decimal currency system.
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ShintoBlessed
Wed Nov 13 2024
Prior to the decimalization of British currency, the pound sterling was the primary unit of money.
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charlotte_bailey_doctor
Wed Nov 13 2024
Within this system, one pound was divided into 20 shillings.
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Tommaso
Tue Nov 12 2024
Each shilling, denoted as 1s, was further subdivided into 12 pence, abbreviated as 12d.
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Davide
Tue Nov 12 2024
Hence, the relationship between shillings and pence was fixed at 12 pence to 1 shilling.
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