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This half term we are learning about the Victorians. Can you complete a Victorian money challenge using the information you have been given?
Bronze: The chimney sweep has earned 4 Silver Sixpence for his day’s work. How much has he earned in total? Explain how you worked out your answer.
Silver: In my purse, I have 3 sovereigns and 2 florins. How much money do I have? Explain how you worked out your answer.
Gold: Which amount of money is higher? 10 shillings or 3 Guinea? Explain how you know.
Platinum: Try to find out what one Pound would buy in Victorian times, and compare to what one Pound would buy today? Is a Pound worth the same now as then? Find out what a loaf of bread would cost then and now.
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