A coin formerly used in Great Britain, worth 1/12 of a shilling or 1/240 of a pound.
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A coin formerly used in the Republic of Ireland, worth 1/100 of a pound.
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A coin used in Great Britain since 1971, worth 1/100 of a pound. Also called new penny.
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A coin used in various dependent territories of the United Kingdom.
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A sum of money.
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idiom
Pretty penny A considerable sum of money: I paid a pretty penny for that ring.
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