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The Natural Philosopher[_2_]

On 14/09/14 22:34, wrote:
On Sunday, September 14, 2014 9:50:19 PM UTC+1, Jabba wrote:
I'm still wondering what currency they will use. I reckon the Groat
fits the bill. I believe it was the Scottish currency until we
civilised them...

The currency was the pound Scots.

The groat was actually a type of coin which was issued in England, Scotland, and many other countries.

wasn't it the name given to a silver sixpence?

Or was it fourpence?

"The groat is the traditional name of a long-defunct English silver coin
worth four English pennies, and also a Scottish coin originally worth
fourpence, with later issues being valued at eightpence and one shilling."

There ya go. H/T wiki

Owain

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