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To: delta7
I say we go in the opposite direction. We should start minting farthings (1/4 pennies). Why? It’s just because I like to be different.


9 posted on 02/11/2025 8:23:59 AM PST by Leaning Right (It’s morning in America. Again.)
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To: Leaning Right

Wiki:

(19/113⁄4), pronounced “nineteen and eleven three farthing(s)”.

19/113⁄4 was a value used to make goods seem “significantly” cheaper than £1, usage similar to the modern £0.99


11 posted on 02/11/2025 8:29:49 AM PST by TexasGator (!'/111'r/11111.111''!11)
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