Although today 100 pence gives one British pound, prior to 1971 a Pound was divided in 240 pence

1. Prior to 15 February 1971, the British pound was divided into 20 shillings and each shilling into 12 pence making 240 pence in each British pound. After February 15 1971, often known as "Decimal Day," 100 pence was redefined as one Pound sterling.
2. St. George's Day, similar to Valentine's Day, is celebrated on April 23rd. Particularly in Catalonia, a province of Spain, there is an exchange of gifts between couples where men give women roses and women give men books. More recently, a mutual exchange of books is also customary.