50 pence is worth around 80 cents, nearly a dollar, depending on the rate at the time. There once was a time that the rate was 2:1, meaning that a person could purchase 2 dollars for 1 pound.
- Converting currency with ease
Today, converting currency is really easy to do. With the Internet, it's as simple as typing it into a search engine to find out the answer. If you go to a search engine, you will first off be able to search for websites that are able to convert currencies for you. Simply type into Google or Bing the words 'currency converter'. This will give you thousands of results relating to websites able to convert currencies by allowing you to enter in the figure, selecting the currencies and pressing enter. These websites can be really handy so many people just add them to their bookmarks if they convert currency often.
The other way you could do it, which is twice as easy and incredibly accurate, is by simply using Google itself. You need to type in something similar to '1 pound in dollars'. Google will not only provide you with millions of hits, but it will also provide you with an instant answer right at the top of the page. This saves any hassle, and is actually completely accurate given that Google ensures that all answers are based on the current conversion rates.
If you don't want to use the Internet then you can use your local holiday or tourism center to talk to them about currency conversion rates. Your local bureau de change will obviously be able to help you with this matter.
