> > > > What was the reason for using 1/3 rd and 2/3 rd of a Pound ? > > This is a hangover from a much earlier period when there were coins known as "Nobles" and "Marks". A "Noble" was worth a third of a pound ie: 6 shillings and 8 pence. (Therefore 3 "Nobles" to the pound). A "Mark" was worth two thirds of a pound ie: 13 shillings and 6 pence. All the best Dave Dixon -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.5/284 - Release Date: 17/03/2006