A collectible 50p coin celebrating “100 Years of Our BBC” has been unveiled by The Royal Mint The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a collectible 50p in celebration of 100 Years of Our BBC, in partnership with the world-renowned British broadcaster during its centenary year. The coin is the first to be […]
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By Richard Giedroyc
The penny may have been the money of account in 1066 when William I conquered England, but that was nearly a thousand years ago. Today things are quite different, as can be seen through the rise and fall of the ‘round pound’ as Britain’s money of account.
Perhaps the many non-redeemed round pound coins are of concern to the British Treasury, but at the same time, the proliferation of penny denomination coins in circulation might not be