new penny

noun

Following decimalisation, the name given to the coin worth one hundredth of a pound; now known simply as the penny. Symbol: p

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nounnew penny (plural new pence or new pennies)

plural new pence · plural new pennies

  1. IrelandUKdatedFollowing decimalisation, the name given to the coin worth one hundredth of a pound; now known simply as the penny. Symbol: p

    Synonyms: penny

Synonyms & antonyms

nounFollowing decimalisation, the name given to the coin worth one hundredth of a pound; now known simply as the penny. Symbol: p

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