by Bill Tuttle
Since the beginning of its creation, the US cent has been mislabeled a penny (plural = “pennies”).
Why?
This author’s theory is because our roots as a country are British, which use the “Pound Sterling” counting system (240 Pence [“proper” plural of Penny] = 1 Pound). While we, the Thirteen Colonies, were “controlled” by the British, the Pound Sterling system was in use
Category Archives: pence
Gibraltar: First 50-pence coin issued with a Christmas theme
The government and treasury of Gibraltar have issued (13th December) a new 50-pence coin and is their first such coin to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. During the holiday season, coins are often exchanged as gifts since the story of the Nativity teaches that the three kings (or wise men), seeking out the Messiah, came upon the baby Jesus who was born in a manger
Gibraltar: First 50-pence coin issued with a Christmas theme
The government and treasury of Gibraltar have issued (13th December) a new 50-pence coin and is their first such coin to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. During the holiday season, coins are often exchanged as gifts since the story of the Nativity teaches that the three kings (or wise men), seeking out the Messiah, came upon the baby Jesus who was born in a manger
Royal Mint UK Releases Fifth Portrait First Edition and ‘First and Last’ Edition Coin Sets
By The Royal Mint…. Following the unveiling of the new coinage portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, The Royal Mint has released the definitive fifth portrait first edition and combined ‘first and last’ edition annual sets, continuing the celebration of what is recognized as a vintage year for UK coins. The Fifth Definitive Coinage Portrait […]
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