Are 10 shilling notes valuable?

First and foremost, the value of a 10 shilling note will vary greatly depending on whether the note is in circulated or uncirculated quality. Circulated notes tend to be much more beat up and can be damaged, whereas uncirculated samples are much more pristine.

How much was ten shillings worth?

Because in old money it was 20 shillings to the pound, in 1971 following conversion 10 shillings was likely converted into 50p. Using the inflation calculator once again, 50p in the early 1970s would be worth £6.49 today.

What’s a ten bob note worth?

The Bank of England 10s note, colloquially known as the 10 bob note or just the 10 bob was a banknote of the pound sterling. Ten shillings in pre-decimal money (written 10s or 10/-) was equivalent to half of one pound. The ten-shilling note was the smallest denomination note ever issued by the Bank of England.

When did the 10 shilling note go out of circulation?

20th November 1970
On 20th November 1970 the ten shilling – or ‘ten bob’ – note was officially withdrawn from circulation and replaced with the world’s first seven-sided coin, the 50p. Today you have the opportunity to own one of those very last ten shilling notes ever to be issued.

How much is a white fiver worth now?

The white fiver being given away by the jewellers dates from the mid 20 century and is already a collectors item. It’s almost 4 times the size of the current note and is black ink on a white paper and is worth about £100.

What is sixpence in today’s money?

The sixpence (6d; /ˈsɪkspəns/), sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, is a coin that was worth six pence, equivalent to one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or half of a shilling.

Does bob mean money?

A bob was the popular slang for a shilling in the old currency, 12 old Pennies, 1/20th of a Pound. In decimal currency, introduced in 1971, the equivalent is 5 pence. Only older people, like me, still recognise, “a bob”.

What is a 10 bob?

The 10 Shilling Note, or ‘ten bob’, was a goodly sum in the old days – in the 1960’s it could buy 6 pints of beer, 10 loaves of bread, or 17 pints of milk. It’s hard to imagine its decimal equivalent, the 50p, buying so much these days!