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Which old British coin or note do you miss the most?
From the chunky thrupenny bit to the paper fiver, British currency has had some real characters over the years. Which bit of old money tugs at your nostalgia strings the hardest?
Put the items in your preferred order.
A
The Round Pound
Retired in 2017 for the fancy 12-sided version, the round pound coin had a satisfying weight in your palm. Perfect for shopping trolleys and pub jukeboxes.
B
The Paper Β£5 Note
Before plastic took over, fivers were proper paper β soft, foldable, and forever ending up in the laundry. Somehow they felt more like real money.
C
The Ten Bob Note
Ten shillings of pure 1960s charm, this little brown note was the proper birthday card filler from your nan. Replaced by the 50p in 1970.
D
The Thrupenny Bit
That chunky brass coin with twelve sides was practically a collector's item even when it was in circulation. A genuine pocket treasure.
E
The Half Penny
The little ha'penny survived until 1984, when inflation finally made it pointless. Still, you could nearly buy a sweet with one back in the day.
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