Definition:Sterling/Sixpence

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Definition

The sixpence is an obsolete unit of the Sterling monetary system.


\(\ds \) \(\) \(\ds 1\) sixpence
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds \dfrac 1 2\) shilling
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds \frac 1 {40}\) pound sterling
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds 6\) (old) pence
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds 2 \tfrac 1 2\) (new) pence