2007-03-22 03:52:38 · 11 answers · asked by trevjohn2003 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
If you are referring to its buying power in todays money then I make it out to be about £2.95 although the previous answer on this could be nearer the mark.
Otherwise a shilling was uqual to 12 old pence, abbreviated to "d." Base 12 was used instead of base 10 before decimalisation in 1971 hence the grouping in 12s.
12d was equal to a 20th of a pound - now referred to as 5p.
2007-03-22 09:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by alexks83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many folks answering the question based upon Coin Exchange - as in a Pawn Shop or Collector. I think the question was put forward for the Value or modern British Pound equivalent. That makes a 1940s Shilling equal to just under £3. However, you've gotta take into consideration costs of things (particularly in England) in 1940. The War was raging and food was short. Rationing was common place. So a Shilling, although just a British Nickle (so to speak) would buy your a good breakfast or even a room for the night in a cheap house. A Pound ( £ ) could get you a room for a good two weeks - With meals. However, with the Blitz and Bombings, that Pound of His Majesty's "£" was often to the landlord's advantage. So - A Shilling was around £3 in today's currency that will get you a loaf of bread. In American currency equivalent - think of it as just short of $5.00.
2014-03-26 22:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by sculptor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1940 Shilling
2016-12-18 07:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by comella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The equivalent value is approx. 5p..the current value as currency is nothing..there are one or two specific 5 shilling coins which do have a rarity value but these are few and far between and have to be in absolute mint condition. even then their value is minimal and not worth losing sleep over...keep it many old coins have a real feel of history about them..ever held a handful of old 1d ? They weigh a ton and would have your hipsters round your ankles if you carried them in your pocket today!!!
2007-03-22 04:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by granpabear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15s in 1940 would be approx £25 -£30 today.
2016-03-18 05:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter 5p but if it is in good condition you might be able to sell it for more to a collector. Not much else you can do except shove it in a Christmas pudding!
2007-03-22 03:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by SYJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About £2.80. That would be it's equivalent purchasing value. ie. about 56 times it's 1940 face value.
2007-03-22 03:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by bacteria4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Errrr. 5p. But for a true valuation go to a coin collector I'm sure it's worth more than 5p really.
2007-03-22 03:56:34 · answer #8 · answered by MellowMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing my old chap. Would ye like a guinea of a sixpence
2007-03-22 03:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by *YAWN* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
5p, but it's not legal tender anymore.
2007-03-22 03:55:20 · answer #10 · answered by KB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋