sign in • sign up
web | myLot | discussions | blogs | news | photos
homeinterestsdiscussionsblogsnewsmessages friendsphotosearningsmyLot

What is the currency of your money? email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge6 months ago

When I was a child we had POUNDS, SHILLINGS and PENCE here in New Zealand
We had a halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, a florin, a half crown and a crown. The florin was equal to 2 shillings, half crown was equal to 2 shillings and six pence, and the crown was 5 shillings.

12 pennies were equal to one shilling, There were 20 shillings in a pound and 21 shillings in a guinea

The half pennies and pennies were bronze, all other coins were silver and a pound was equal to 2 dollars in our current currency. All money over a pound was paper.

In 1967 New Zealand changed to Decimal Currency or Dollars and cents. Our coins were (dark bronze)1c, 2c, (silver)5c, 10c, 20c, 50c (light bronze)$1, $2. Our currency today no longer has the 1c, 2c or 5c and our smallest coin is now 10c. The 50c has a ridged edge to assist with sight disabled people.

Quite a lot of people had difficulty changing over. I was lucky because I had just started working when Decimal Currency came in here. There was a little ditty that became quite popular at the time of the change. It is sung to the tune of "Click Go The Sheers" a shearing song I think may have originated in Australia who changed to Decimal Currency in 1966.

"In come the dollars, in come the cents.
Out go the pounds, the shillings and the pence
Then comes the day when the money starts to mix
On the 14th of February 1966.

So what is your local currency and have there been changes to it through the years?

HUGZ from KItten1954


Currency of New Zealand
 
 
sharing of knowledge
sponsors
Nature's Answer Product Sale
Save on Great Selection of Nature's Answer Formula, Buy Now& Save.
www.vitadigest.com

Digital Answering Machine
Digital Answering Machines by GE, AT&T and More! Same Day, Ships Free.
www.101Phones.com

Answering Machines and Phones
Stand alone answering machines, cordless phones w/ answering machines.
www.AhernStore.com

User has not selected a best response.
tags:  currency, money, coins, peso, dollar
 
1. myLot reputation of 95/100. danishcanadian (15403)   ranked 291 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

In Canada we use Canadian dollars. Right now 97 American cents equal 1 Canadian dollar. I like it when the American dollar is just a little bit higher, because I can get more Canadian dollars out of the American dollars that I have. As long as hey stay really close togeher, I'm ine. I do a lot of travelling between Toronto and Phoenix, so the dollar is something I watch very closely,


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

I like to read about other currencies, not that I will ever get to use them probably, but one can dream

HUGZ from Kitten1954

Nature's Answer Product Sale Save on Great Selection of Nature's Answer Formula, Buy Now & Save. www.vitadigest.com
 
2. myLot reputation of 99/100. chechuva (796)   ranked 374 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

Here in Philippines, our currency is Peso.
compared to American dollar, 1 US dollar is 44 pesos. 1 pound is equals to 36 pesos and 1euro is equals to 69 pesos.
our family is receiving dollars. it is a good thing that dollar is higher in peso. my father's salary is converted to dollar.


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

Sounds confusing to me.

HUGZ from Kitten1954

Digital Answering Machine Digital Answering Machines by GE, AT&T and More! Same Day, Ships Free. www.101Phones.com
 
3. myLot reputation of 89/100. zhuxia (170)   ranked 376 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

When i was young,we have cent.
As time going,the money's face value became bigger and bigger.
Maybe it caused by appreciation of the RMB.


lilan84810 (1)  6 months ago

I believe it's partly caused by inflation.


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

Inflation is a world wide problem isn't it.

HUGZ from Kitten1954

Answering Machines and Phones Stand alone answering machines, cordless phones w/ answering machines. www.AhernStore.com
 
4. myLot reputation of 95/100. Ruthep (4638)   ranked 316 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

In the US we have pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and bills.
There have been a couple attempts at coin dollars but it has never worked. We had the Susan B. Anthony dollar which was the exact same size as the quarter.
We had buffalo nickels. The head was a buffalo. We had a wheat penny. Sheafs of wheat were on the back.
We had half dollars with JFK's head on it.
We used to have two dollar bills but as far as I know they are not made anymore, but you can still use them just like any of the currency no longer in circulation.
The quarters now are state quarters. Fifty different kinds.
There have been lots of changes and I know there is more but I can not think of anymore right now.


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

The quarters I can understand but nickles and dimes?????

We have the ship Endeavour on our 50c and maori symbols on our other coins.

HUGZ from Kitten1954

Book Of Answers The Book of Answers - extremely entertaining & surprisingly accurate. www.addedtouchstore.com
 
5. myLot reputation of 97/100. dragon54u (4285)   ranked 913 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

We have the same as you here in the US but unfortunately, we still have that darned penny! I don't mind the nickel but pennies are rather ridiculous.

Our paper money has changed over the past few years in an effort to foil counterfeiters and is now a little more colorful than before. And they are saying now that our bills discriminate against sightless people--which is true, I don't know how they manage and they could be cheated by unscrupulous people. They will probably change our paper money in some way so that blind or visually impaired people will be able to distinguish the denominations.


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

Visually impaired people often have to trust sighted people and it is horrible to think that they are getting ripped off because of this.

HUGZ from Kitten1954

Atlanta Call Answering Service Call Answering options straight to your direct line, through a dedicated line to a member of your team, or through our trained professionals in Atlanta. www.corporateofficecenters.com
 
6. myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7429)   ranked 58 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

Hi Kitten, as we are almost neighbours our currency is the same as yours.
I think we still have the 5 cent piece though.
Probably will not be long before it is gone though.

I think it was much easier for the younger generation to change over when decimal currency came in.
We had only been used to the old pounds shillings and pence for a short.
Where as our parents and grandparents had been using the old currency for a long time.


myLot reputation of 97/100. msmell (782)   ranked 766 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

Aussie here too and yeah we still have the 0.05cent coins, wish they would change the $1 and $2 coins to note though (if memory servers me right weren't they are note in the first place and then they made them coins? cant remember now but that was a mistake if they did! )and then you wouldn't have all this change weighting down your purse or pocket.....


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7429)   ranked 58 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

Yep, the $1 and $2 coins were notes for awhile.
I wish they were still notes also.
We end up with so many of them, my wallett is falling apart.


myLot reputation of 96/100. jwfarrimond (1452)  6 months ago

Yes, when Australia went decimal, 1 A$= 10 shillings and back then both the 10 shilling and one pound where notes. I think that I still have a 10/- note somewhere...

Free Voice Mail/PC Answering Directory A directory of voice mail services, Internet answering machines, Internet Access, PC-To-Phone calls and other free stuff. www.talktohome.com
 
7. myLot reputation of 98/100. ElicBxn (9656)   ranked 146 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

Well, since I live in the states there's been no money change, just changing the looks of the bills in the last few years.

I will say that England was still on the old system when I went in the late 60's and on the deciminal system when I went back in 95.


myLot reputation of 98/100. liquorice (1247)   ranked 745 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

Yep, we went decimal in 1971, which was two years before I was born, so luckily I didn't have to work with pounds, shillings and pence, it sounds a bit tricky! I do remember being fascinated by the old coins though. My mum and my grandma had kept some, and there were lots of interesting looking ones with lots of sides. They were different colours too (well, I mean different shades of brown maybe!)


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

I have seen other currencies in museums and coin collections, some of them look rather interesting don't they.

HUGZ from Kitten1954

Let Us Be There When You Can't Rite Response Telemessaging, A full Service Center, celebrating 17 years. Live "Quality" Answering 24/7 for Commercial, Professional, Medical, large or small. BBB Member. www.riteresponse.com
 
8. myLot reputation of 98/100. aseretdd (5303)   ranked 340 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

The currency in my country, the Philippines, is called Peso... same name with that of Mexico... the name was given by the Spanish government when both countries were still under Spanish rule... and during the Galleon trade... the Philippines and Mexico were business partners... but i don't think neither of the two benefitted a lot from this...

Answer Racing Products Come see the complete line of Answer riding apparel. www.gmo1.com
 
9. myLot reputation of 79/100. sparkofinsanity (1958)   6 months ago

Good Lord I have a headache now! LOL
So I'm off to count my pennies, (1cent), nickels(5cents)dimes(10cents), quarters(25cents),loonies($! coin),toonies($2coin) and whatever five dollar, ten dollar, twenty dollar, fifty dollar or hundred dollar paper bills I might have lying around! LOL
Now - how's YOUR headache? ROFL


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

I have never heard of loonies and toonies. Has the headache improved?

HUGZ from Kitten1954


myLot reputation of 79/100. sparkofinsanity (1958)  6 months ago

Headache cleared up when I stopped counting my money so I could describe it to you! LOL
In Canada we have a one dollar coin that is golden in colour and about the same size as your silver dollar. It has an imprint of a Canadian Loon in a lake on it. So they have been nicknamed Loonies. We also have a silver colored two dollar coin with an insert in the centre that is golden coloured. Sometimes the centres fall out and you have two coins, so we call them toonies! We Canadians are very loony tune people! ROFL

Happy With Your Life And Job? Learn simple system that allows us to get paid to have fun. www.AchieveProsperityToday.com
 
10. myLot reputation of 91/100. riyasam (7849)   ranked 330 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge   6 months ago

at first in india was barter system.goods were exchanged for goods.but now things have changed,the present currency is rupee and paise 100pais=+one rupeeand i do not know exactly but i think one u.s. dollar is equivalent to fifty rupees.have a good day.


myLot reputation of 92/100. kitten1954 (1124)   ranked 21 out of 969 in sharing of knowledge  6 months ago

I think the barter system had its advantages. It would be easier than carrying all the coins around.

HUGZ from Kitten1954

Free Psychic Answers Love Money Future and much more. Solve your Questions now for Free. AboutAstro.com
 
sponsors
Book Of Answers
The Book of Answers - extremely entertaining& surprisingly accurate.
www.addedtouchstore.com

Atlanta Call Answering Service
Call Answering options straight to your direct line, through a dedicated line to a member of your team, or through our trained professionals in Atlanta.
www.corporateofficecenters.com

Free Voice Mail/PC Answering Directory
A directory of voice mail services, Internet answering machines, Internet Access, PC-To-Phone calls and other free stuff.
www.talktohome.com

similar discussions
Should UK join the Euro Zone?
The Euro seems strong at the moment compared with the British pound. Do you think it was a mistake...
why we all want to make money
hi friends do u agree with this that we all want to make money or font of making it
How do you deal with the foreign money after the travel?
After traveling abroad, you will leave some foreign money. Do you keep the foreign money or will...
Is your currency weakening against us dollar lately?
My currency is weakening against us dollar in the last few weeks. Now buying a dollar is more...
How old is your currency?
Here in the EU we've been using euros since 1999. For three years only in the bank, and as real...
Do you believe the whole world should have one currency?
Could this be possible? Could it work with the exports and imports between countries?What...
Do u know why Indian currency value is reducing?
Friends can u please quote the reasons and suggestions to improve Indian rupee value.
Why are currencies have different value?
Is it that when your country is poor, the value of your money compare to other countries is usually...
The Dollar is getting stronger! Are you happy about this?
Personnally, I am happier when the Dollar is stronger against our local currency. At least...
Feel the right change in your hand.
I noticed after close to 34 years of exchanging U.S. currency, I can feel if I have been given the...
sponsors
Book Of Answers
The Book of Answers - extremely entertaining & surprisingly accurate.
www.addedtouchstore.com
Atlanta Call Answering Service
Call Answering options straight to your direct line, through a dedicated line to a member of your team, or through our trained professionals in Atlanta.
www.corporateofficecenters.com
Free Voice Mail/PC Answering Directory
A directory of voice mail services, Internet answering machines, Internet Access, PC-To-Phone calls and other free stuff.
www.talktohome.com
Let Us Be There When You Can't
Rite Response Telemessaging, A full Service Center, celebrating 17 years. Live "Quality" Answering 24/7 for Commercial, Professional, Medical, large or small. BBB Member.
www.riteresponse.com
Answer Racing Products
Come see the complete line of Answer riding apparel.
www.gmo1.com
Happy With Your Life And Job?
Learn simple system that allows us to get paid to have fun.
www.AchieveProsperityToday.com
Free Psychic Answers
Love Money Future and much more. Solve your Questions now for Free.
AboutAstro.com
Office Suites PLUS
Providing a full line of services designed to keep you and your costumers connected. Services include personalized telephone answering services as well as call screening and call forwarding.
www.officesuitesplus.com
Internet Answering Machine
Catch-A-Call allows you to receive and answer incoming calls and faxes while you are online. No need for a second phone line. Satisfaction guaranteed.
www.gadgetshack.com
Answers To Iqtest Com
Think You've Got a High IQ? Take Our IQ Test Now.
www.InstantIntelligenceTest.com