Quiz question last night.......
 

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;)

Alcazar

2p or not 2p.... that is the question...

I'm off 2p... I'm bursin'! :D

One was copper, one is copper plated nickel or something

The word new?? http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y70...lies/dunno.gif

The old 2p is worth more than 2p

Well, three different answers so far, only ONE of which was allowed in the quiz.;)

Alcazar

So the answer is?? :Suspiciou

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.

How many alternatives did they allow then? :wonder:

Ones bigger than the other?

If it was a pub quiz then my money is on

And Orbix wins the prize.

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

Alcazar

If that was the official answer then i'd want a stewards. That's crap.

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What do I win please let it be a new back box!

A swift kinck in the Bollox .................... Enjoy :D

That will be more enjoyable than work at the moment.
People pay good money to have that done to them....... so I've heard :Whatever_