Oh nice. Didn't know that Shillings were called bobs. Do you know why?

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Not sure TBH, just know it was common slang. Most often heard it referred to WRT a 'ten bob note' (no s, bob was both singular and plural.)

Craziest thing is to think there was a note worth 50p in todays money (1/20 of a £ but there were 12 pennies to a shilling) that you could buy a shit ton of groceries with!

I more recently came up with a symbol for my bobs idea too 🤣

Bits n bobs. Bitcoins and bobcoins. Please send bobs.

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