Shilling is a term that originally referred to a coin used in various countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, where it was worth one-twentieth of a pound. The shilling was used in British currency until the decimalization in 1971, when the pound was divided into 100 new pence. The term is still used in some countries, such as Kenya and Tanzania, where it refers to their respective currencies. In a different context, "shilling" can also refer to a practice in marketing and finance where someone promotes a product or service for personal gain, often without disclosing their relationship to it. This practice is known as "shilling" because it can mislead consumers into thinking the promotion is unbiased.