So a Denzil's a tenner, but what are the others?

[RED-DOG]

A Tanner = Sixpence (Old money- Half a Shilling)


A Rupee was about equal to a shilling, and was divided into sixteen annas. so half a rupee was "eight anna".

[Claw75]

A Tanner = Sixpence (Old money- Half a Shilling)


A Rupee was about equal to a shilling, and was divided into sixteen annas. so half a rupee was "eight anna".

I read somewhere that the origin of tanna might actually come from the Gypsy word 'tawno' (although I suspect if that was correct you'd have been aware).
 I like the 'eight anna' explanation better though

[RED-DOG]

A Tanner = Sixpence (Old money- Half a Shilling)


A Rupee was about equal to a shilling, and was divided into sixteen annas. so half a rupee was "eight anna".

I read somewhere that the origin of tanna might actually come from the Gypsy word 'tawno' (although I suspect if that was correct you'd have been aware).
 I like the 'eight anna' explanation better though

The Romany word for sixpence is "Shecora" (SP) -I've never written it before.

Mind you,  The Roma did come from India originally. Spooky eh? 

[Karabiner]

Spanner = 50p

Q: Why does a fifty pence piece have flat sides?

A: So you can use a spanner to get 'em out of a Yorkshireman's hand.

I once heard that a Yorkshireman was a Scotsman who had had the generosity wrung out of him.

[AndrewT]

I was only brought up to know ones people actually use not ones out of bad east end and carry on films

+1

Thread is tilting me heavily.

[Ironside]

a denzil is a dollar as washington is on a dollar bill IMHO

[bobby1]

I like it Tom.

A poorly fish is 6 quid.

Two of my favs are a Chinese dentist which is 230
And a Sampras, 250 as its half a monkey.

[RED-DOG]

And a Sampras, 250 as its half a monkey.

Brilliant.

[Lucky]

An octopus is £10

Ten to call

[pokefast]

An octopus is £10

Ten to call

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