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Old 12 October 2006, 11:49 AM
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What's the difference between a modern 2p coin and an original 2p coin?

I'll post the answer when I see what others think

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Old 12 October 2006, 11:50 AM
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2p or not 2p.... that is the question...
Old 12 October 2006, 11:54 AM
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I'm off 2p... I'm bursin'!
Old 12 October 2006, 11:56 AM
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One was copper, one is copper plated nickel or something
Old 12 October 2006, 11:56 AM
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The word new??
Old 12 October 2006, 11:59 AM
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The old 2p is worth more than 2p
Old 12 October 2006, 12:02 PM
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Well, three different answers so far, only ONE of which was allowed in the quiz.

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So the answer is??
Old 12 October 2006, 12:03 PM
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To avoid confusion between the old and new coinage all coins had the word 'NEW' incorporated into the reverse design. This was subsequently removed in 1982.

The first copper-plated steel 2p coins were struck in 1992. The reason for this change was the increase in the price of metals on the world markets. The coins have a mild steel core and are electroplated with copper - consequently they are magnetic.

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How many alternatives did they allow then?
Old 12 October 2006, 12:05 PM
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Ones bigger than the other?
Old 12 October 2006, 12:05 PM
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If it was a pub quiz then my money is on

The word new??
Old 12 October 2006, 12:07 PM
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And Orbix wins the prize.

They didn't allow the copper content answer, and we lost by ONE POINT!

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If that was the official answer then i'd want a stewards. That's crap.
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Originally Posted by alcazar
And Orbix wins the prize.

They didn't allow the copper content answer, and we lost by ONE POINT!

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What do I win please let it be a new back box!
Old 12 October 2006, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by orbix



What do I win please let it be a new back box!
A swift kinck in the Bollox .................... Enjoy
Old 12 October 2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
A swift kinck in the Bollox .................... Enjoy
That will be more enjoyable than work at the moment.
People pay good money to have that done to them....... so I've heard
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