In old money

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Historical Currency

Used when converting current money to a currency that was used in the past, often to emphasize change.

This vintage wine would have cost £10 in old money.

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Nostalgia Trigger

Invokes a sense of nostalgia or historical interest, especially among those familiar with the 'old' currency.

My grandfather often talks about how things were only a shilling in old money.

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Comparative Value

Helps understand the value of things before inflation or monetary changes took place.

In old money, a loaf of bread was a few pence, believe it or not.