Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Edited my post to reflect it was in answer to the OP, nowt to do with counterfeiting.
The new £1 coin.
- Thread starter gavroche
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Edited my post to reflect it was in answer to the OP, nowt to do with counterfeiting.
gaz71
Über Member
- Location
- teddington
I was hoping someone had messed up and the 2016 coins were worth a bit!!
classic33
Leg End Member
There's fakes of the new coin out there already. The 2016 date may explain why.
classic33
Leg End Member
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Nah, you're thinking of the new carnivore friendly fiver.
When they first came out I went to the shop as a wee lad for sweets. I spent 30p and handed over my 50p coin. The old lady in the shop gave me 4 20p coins back I assume thinking they were 5p's. Result! I thought at the time. I feel my life has suffered ever since as I knew what had happened the instant the coins fell in my palm at that tender young age of 8.... I often have to battle with my own loose morals to be satisfied with myself...
To my knowledge, I'm the first person ever tondeface a 20p piece.
Got one the day they came out, and spent the day merrily rubbing it with emery cloth. We lived dangerously back them, and my chums were impressed with my daring, devil may care ways .
Pro Tour Punditry
Guru
[QUOTE 4755643, member: 259"]Eh? It doesn't look anything like a one euro coin. It's not the same shape at all.[/QUOTE]
Of course it's nothing like it, just "something new" that Gavroche is struggling not to find fault with
Of course it's nothing like it, just "something new" that Gavroche is struggling not to find fault with
classic33
Leg End Member
Can you send counterfeit coins through the post?If anyone has any of the fake 2016 £1 coins, send them to me and I'll dispose of them safely.
[QUOTE 4755625, member: 9609"]they have made it in the guise of the the old threpenny bit - probably the same value with inflation[/QUOTE]
My reference is the Polo Mint!
When they decimalised they were 3d, which became 1p in the new money
We stock bought before they went up to 1 1/2p
They are now 65p
My reference is the Polo Mint!
When they decimalised they were 3d, which became 1p in the new money
We stock bought before they went up to 1 1/2p
They are now 65p
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
"TREASON"
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
I saw some about 2 months ago very nice looking coin IMO, haven't had one in my pocket yet.
growingvegetables
Guru
- Location
- Leeds
What's the betting it'll be yet another piece of legal tender NOT accepted by those infernal railway ticket machines 
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The machines in Leeds, there for the travelling public's convenience and to save time (
), don't accept £2.00 coins, new £5.00 notes, or £20.00 notes. And before you think of stocking up on 5p coins just for spite, the railways saw you coming - 5p coins are not accepted either. DAMHIKT 
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.The machines in Leeds, there for the travelling public's convenience and to save time (
), don't accept £2.00 coins, new £5.00 notes, or £20.00 notes. And before you think of stocking up on 5p coins just for spite, the railways saw you coming - 5p coins are not accepted either. DAMHIKT .
Hugh Manatee
Veteran
I'll have to cash in my collection of the old ones. I started a while ago but still have a fair few to bank. They don't seem to be leaving much in the way of transition time.
classic33
Leg End Member
I know why they won't accept the £2 coin.What's the betting it'll be yet another piece of legal tender NOT accepted by those infernal railway ticket machines
The machines in Leeds, there for the travelling public's convenience and to save time (
mcshroom
Bionic Subsonic
- Location
- Egremont, Cumbria
By law they have to print the year the coin was minted. To get that many coins ready for the launch they will have started last year.