Former VIP? (8)
I believe the answer is:
sixpence
'former vip?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
This is the entire clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sixpence that I've seen before include "piece of old silver" , "'Tanner' (coin)" , "Old British coin" , "Sing a Song of one" , "6d" .)