British coin worth one tenth of a pound, issued from 1849 until 1967 Crossword Clue

Today is 24 June 2022 and we are bringing to you a great solution from The Guardian Quick crossword.
Please find the best answer for the clue "British coin worth one tenth of a pound, issued from 1849 until 1967" below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "British coin worth one tenth of a pound, issued from 1849 until 1967" leads to the answer "FLORIN." Here's why this answer corresponds to the clue:

1. British Coin: The clue specifies that we are looking for a British coin, narrowing down the options to coins from the United Kingdom.
2. One Tenth of a Pound: A Florin was worth two shillings, equivalent to one tenth of a British pound. It was a decimal subunit of the pound sterling.
3. Issued from 1849 until 1967: Florins were in circulation in the UK for almost 120 years, with their production starting in 1849 and ending in 1967 when the country decimalized its currency.

Putting these details together, it is clear that the British coin matching the description provided in the clue is indeed the Florin due to its denomination in relation to the pound and its period of issuance.

Definition of "FLORIN"

a former British coin and monetary unit worth two shillings.

 The Crossword clue "British coin worth one tenth of a pound, issued from 1849 until 1967" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quick	24 June 2022	FLORIN