6 pence in old money.
Bobee
BO-bee
ˈboːbi
Noun
Etymology & History
Scottish term for sixpence in pre-decimal currency (before 1971). Corruption of "bawbee," a Scottish coin worth six pennies Scots. Has historical roots in 16th century Scottish currency.
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Scotland
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Era
1500s
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