GBC
Monetary

Threepence

Modern equivalent

3 old pence ≈ £0.0125 (modern)

A historic British coin worth 3 pence, affectionately known as the "threepenny bit."

Distinctive for its 12-sided nickel-brass shape in later mid-century issues, the threepence was a beloved pocket coin before decimalisation.

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