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Currency denominations

Regency England used a complex system of pounds, shillings, and pence (e.g., 1 pound = 20 shillings = 240 pence), with guineas worth 21 shillings. Confusion over these denominations underscores the challenges of interpreting Austen’s financial references today.

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