English Money
The guinea gold coin, first issued on 6 Feb. 1663 (1662 Old Style) with the value of 20s reached nearly 30s in 1694 before the rehabilitation of the silver coinage under William III. allowed a new fixing at 21s 6d in 1698. The proclamation of Dec. 1717 fixed it at 21 s. Click here if you have to calculate with pounds, shillings and
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Swenska Pengar
Accounts were held in riksdaler, in silver or in copper money. See special page on Sweden's
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© Matthias Böhne / Olaf Simons, 2005