Does anyone remember

[craig7501]

the old 3p piece from 1963, Oldies probably would. These coins had 15 sides and had the percullis and chains

[raindropsies]

the old 3p piece from 1963, Oldies probably would. These coins had 15 sides and had the percullis and chains

The threepenny bit.

Are you after one? If so I can get some listed for you as I have loads and I'm not an oldie

[PoppyGrove]

yes I remember them - along with the silver 3d coin, 6d coin, the old brass penny and ha'penny, shilling, 2 shilling, crown, and then it was notes for the 10 shilling, and pounds. I've got some here in the house. They were around before 1963 though, and ceased to be valid currency when decimal coinage came in - although there was a changeover period where both forms of coinage were accepted.

Oh I forgot the farthing which was about the same size as the current 1p coin. The farthing was done away with during the 1960's I believe - and the reason? because the coin size was too small.

[PATRIOT73]

prefer..............folks of a certain maturity or folk in theer prime........not ruddi oldies

[craig7501]

The threepenny bit.

Are you after one? If so I can get some listed for you as I have loads and I'm not an oldie

I'm not after one just wondered if anyone remembers them.

[somersethedge]

you forgot the half a crown babs

[kengillam]

And what about the old white fivers, looked like you really had something with one of those.

[somersethedge]

and in case you wish to know

2 farthings = 1 halfpenny
2 halfpence = 1 penny (1d)
3 pence = 1 thruppence (3d)
there was a silver 3d as well known as a joey or thuppany bit
6 pence = 1 sixpence (a 'tanner') (6d)
12 pence = 1 shilling (a bob) (1s)
2 shillings = 1 florin ( a 'two bob bit') (2s)
2 shillings and 6 pence = 1 half crown (2s 6d)
5 shillings = 1 Crown (5s)

[craig7501]

Oooooops what have i started now?

[somersethedge]

And what about the old white fivers, looked like you really had something with one of those.

should you ever see one a cheque from the bank of england still looks likes an old £5 note