New UK currency design...
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- uncle_helv
Now I've been out of the country for a few weeks so sorry if this has been discussed, or is a April fool, but I found this, thought it was interesting...
http://www.royalmint.com/newdesi…
Now I think they look great, however, if the reverse is to carry the Queen's head, doesn't the lack of numerals on the coin make it a bit confusing to a foreigner or anyone not too familiar to our currency system? I know I have struggled when been abroad myself and had to rely on the numerals to help me out!
Just a thought, but I guess this must have been a consideration the Royal Mint feel is not important!
- uncle_helv0
Thought so!!! where is the broadcast spooks, I did a search and everything?
- Mojo0
helv: It's real. The guy who designed them is from Bangor, close to where I live. He got paid £35k. What a portfolio piece.
- Spookytim0
I don't know Uncle, I didn't pay much attention to it. Someone else will surely pop by in a moment and give you some guidance. Its not an April Fools though I don't think, its the real thing.
- Mojo0
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales…
On a more interesting, related note:
- uncle_helv0
- "So what's your favourite piece?"
"Have you got a spare quid?"
"GET OUT!!!!"Mojo - Hahaha!uncle_helv
- "So what's your favourite piece?"
- Mojo0
"The Bangor-born designer started on the road to this glittering prize as a student studying art at Coleg Menai, before completing a graphic design degree at the University of Brighton. "
I just realised he was a student where I'm now a lecturer on the BA Design degree!
- _salisae_0
^Which is odd since the designer is originally from Wales. I figured it must be an over-sensitivity thing. Or is it legit?
- The Welsh are, by their very nature, an over-sensitive lot. It amuses the rest of Britain no end.detritus
- I highly doubt the mint is going to stop the presses and run for a tissue to sop up their tears. Seems petty._salisae_
- but do you not think it is a fair point? the UK is defined as encompassing wales too.Mojo
- I think they should rest in the popular understanding that they are included - direct symbolism or not._salisae_
- Mojo0
http://www.3fishinatree.com/ - his company cashing in on his success ;) front page :)
- Mojo0
pfft anyone got £6k to buy £1.88? http://www.royalmint.com/newdesi…
- Mojo0