What is the definition of shillings?

The Shilling was a sub-unit of currency of 12 Pence that was used in Britain and the currencies of any country using a currency based on the British Imperial currency system of Pounds, Shillings and Pence. 12 Pence to the Shilling and 20 Shillings to the Pound. All of these currencies are now obsolete and have long since been withdrawn.

The Shilling is currently used as the major unit of currency by Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. 100 cents or senti to the Shilling.