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.
How much is a bob worth today?
A Bob is a shilling, 5p nowadays. A Tanner was sixpence, 2 and a half pence now. These are the good alot days of course. Farthing, half penny, penny, threepenng bit, sixpence, shilling, two shillings (2 bob bit), half crown (2 &6 pence) 10 Bob note.
Is a 10 shilling note worth anything?
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.
When did the 10 bob 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On 20th November 1970 the ten shilling – or ‘ten bob’ – note was officially withdrawn from circulation and replaced with the world’s first seven-sided coin, the 50p.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.
What is a 10 Bob?
Back in the 1960’s the 10 Shilling Note, or ‘ten bob’ as it was commonly known, would go pretty far – buying you 6 pints of beer, 10 loaves of bread, or 17 pints of milk. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine the decimal equivalent, the 50p, buying so much.
Are shops allowed to refuse 50 notes?
Yes, because in a shop you have not entered into a debt situation. In England and Wales*, £50 notes are legal tender, but legal tender has a narrow and specific definition. Legal tender must be accepted when debt has been incurred and the person who owes the debt offers payment in legal tender.
How much does a 10 bob note cost?
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What’s the difference between 10 Bob and 20 Bob?
From pre-decimal currency ‘bob’ = shilling and 20 shillings made one British pound. Therefore a modern 50p piece (‘bit’) = 10 Bob. Oi Steve, have you got a Ten-Bob bit for the pool-table?
How much is a Bob Worth in the UK?
In the UK today a bob is worth 5 pence (5p) which is yet one-twentieth of a pound as was the shilling in its day. In the USA today a bob would be worth around 7 cents. How much is a ‘bob’?
Which is the best 10 shilling note for sale?
10 Shilling Note. No.93X 506218. 11 x 10 SHILLING NOTES…BANK OF ENGLAND… 10/-… TEN SHILLING NOTES X11.. New listing 7 x 10 SHILLING NOTES…BANK OF ENGLAND… 10/-… TEN SHILLING NOTES X7 British Ten shilling note. Mint, near perfect condition. J.S.Fforde cashier. New listing 2 x LK O’Brien, Ten Shillings Notes. Serial # S26Y 639489.
