£1 coins

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grumpy52

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Wednesday 24th April
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Just realised that the modern £1 coin is much like the old thrupenny bit .
Probably buys as much as the old thrupenny bit did back then .

grumpy52

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Wednesday 24th April
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gt40steve said:
Brings back memories of tins of easy start in the loading sheds of the Sunblest bakery on icy winter mornings.

grumpy52

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Thursday 25th April
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Wacky Racer said:
Mr Pointy said:
grumpy52 said:
Just realised that the modern £1 coin is much like the old thrupenny bit .
Probably buys as much as the old thrupenny bit did back then .
It's not the same when a lass gets her pound coins out.
I was thinking the same thing... hehe
It took me three times of reading before the penny dropped!
It's been a rough night and I need some boosting to kick the systems into gear .
Maybe some nice thrupenny bits staring over the tea would help !

grumpy52

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Thursday 25th April
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AdeTuono said:
grumpy52 said:
Just realised that the modern £1 coin is much like the old thrupenny bit .
Only took you seven years. Well done!
Two strokes and a cardiac problem can I be excused ?