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A pattern in change

Archive - Originally posted on "The Horse's Mouth" - 2006-10-12 06:51:24 - Graham Ellis

I just spent 1.12 on a couple of bits and bobs (yes, I've been out early!) and handed over a fiver.

Q What was notable about my change?

A I received one of each coin in common circulation - 2 pounds, 1 pound, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p.

Supplimentary comment Do you realise that in the UK, we have 8 coins in common circulation, whereas many other countires have far fewer. The USA has 1c, 5c, 10c and 25c ....