FORMER BRITISH MONETARY UNIT Crossword Clue
FORMER BRITISH MONETARY UNIT Crossword Clue
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The former British monetary unit referred to in this crossword is the GUINEA, which was a unit of currency used in Great Britain from 1663 to 1813. It was equal to one pound and one shilling, or 21 shillings. The GUINEA was made up of gold coins and was used for large transactions such as buying land or paying rent. The GUINEA was eventually replaced by the pound sterling.