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Worldwide Coins & Bank Notes => European Coins => Topic started by: Triggersmob on March 20, 2008, 08:01:13 PM

Title: Old Magazine Article
Post by: Triggersmob on March 20, 2008, 08:01:13 PM

I found this, coin related article, in an old magazine, yesterday.
Thought I'd post it here. Some may find it interesting.

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/001-36.jpg)

At least I know now, why they call the sixpence a "tanner".

Title: Re: Old Magazine Article
Post by: Muckeye on March 20, 2008, 10:14:38 PM

Fascinating Steve,
From which magazine are we endebted.
Should be more articles in this style re-published.
regards,

Title: Re: Old Magazine Article
Post by: Triggersmob on March 21, 2008, 02:50:14 AM

Bob, it's down the bottom of the page,  it's called "Best of British".

It contains lost of stories of the old days and old adverts etc.
Reminds me of when I was a kid back in England.

Title: Re: Old Magazine Article
Post by: Hermit on March 21, 2008, 11:33:32 AM

Yes, coins could actually buy stuff once. Now they are only good for change it seems. Cupro-Nickel  buys very little and Bronze is only good for making 3rd place medals. :P Real coins are made from silver or gold.

Title: Re: Old Magazine Article
Post by: Muckeye on March 21, 2008, 09:59:45 PM

Quote from: triggersmob on March 21, 2008, 02:50:14 AM

Bob, it's down the bottom of the page,  it's called "Best of British".

It contains lost of stories of the old days and old adverts etc.
Reminds me of when I was a kid back in England.

Steve, I've got a few 'pommy' friends who would prefer not to be reminded.
regards :D :D