MARY HAD

[100pipers]

THIS IS A PRE-DECIMAL CURRENCY RHYME.

MARY HAD AN IRON COW

SHE MILKED IT WITH A SPANNER

THE MILK CAME OUT IN SHILLING TINS

AND SMALL ONES FOR A TANNER

[Mikesghost]

I remember shillings but tanners were just before my time!

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tanner =sixpence,

2x 6d - 1s.

Bet you remember them now.

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I can remember Farthings

2 farthings = 1 halfpenny

2 halfpenny's = 1 penny

12 pennies = 1 shilling

20 shillings = 1puund