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Written by Joe Trewick June 24, 2022

A Guide to the Pre-Decimal Halfpenny

The British pre-decimal halfpenny coin was often referred to as the half penny or halfpenny. This was a unit of currency that was equal to half a penny or one-four-hundred-and-eightieth of a pound sterling. If you are more interested in learning about the decimal halfpenny, issued in 1971, please read our article here about it!...

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Written by Joe Trewick December 18, 2023

How Much Is A Threepence Worth Today?

Expired coins pre-dating the 1971 decimalisation system have become a popular niche for coin collectors throughout the UK and beyond, and one of these coins is the threepence – but how much is a threepence worth today? The value of the threepenny fluctuates greatly from one era to the next due partly to varying interest...

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