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New £1 coin

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annodomini Wed 19-Mar-14 19:23:31

What do you think of the new design? I wonder if its purchasing power will be much greater than the old 3d piece on which it's modelled! I notice that the queen has a double chin on this one.

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goldengirl Wed 19-Mar-14 20:04:37

Is this a way of parking using mobiles phones rather than a £1 in the slot - because all the pay machines will have to be adapted and someone will have to pay!

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Ana Wed 19-Mar-14 20:22:00

And what about those supermarket trolleys? hmm

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rosequartz Wed 19-Mar-14 22:04:28

Nice little tokens with happy faces for the supermarket trolleys?

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ninathenana Thu 20-Mar-14 08:27:46

They are going to be asking for public suggestions for the 'tail' side. Anyone got any bright ideas ??

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shysal Thu 20-Mar-14 08:34:45

I was wondering if it will actually be the Queen's head depicted. Or by then will it be King Charles or King William?

I already use a charity token for supermarket trolleys, it hangs on my key ring.

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rosesarered Thu 20-Mar-14 10:47:50

Yes, I thought that about parking and trolleys, I think quite a few things will need adapting. However I do like the shape of the new £1 coin, it's very pleasing, and reminds me of the happy purchasing power of the old 'thruppeny bit' as when given one I would be straight off to the sweet shop.I wasn't a child much given to saving.

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