On Thu, Jun 26, 2003 at 03:16:58PM +0100, Andrew Wilson wrote:
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> We currenlty have the following coins:
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> 1p round copper
> 2p round copper
but for the past few years actually made from steel coated to give the
same colour as the old alloy, because the old alloy was becoming too
expensive
> 5p round silver
> 10p round silver
> 20p hexagonal silver
> 50p hexagonal silver
Both are heptagonal - they have 7 sides. This can surprise foreigners
> 1 pound round brass
> 2 pound round silver and brass
Has the inscription "Standing on the shoulders of giants" around the edge.
Anyone tempted to avoid code re-use ("Not Invented Here" should obtain
a £2 coin and read it)
There are £5 coins minted for special occasions, which I believe are as legal
tender as anything else.
Nicholas Clark
