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Mike Hewson
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RE: so was he ... ...


LOL. That's why cat's can be so cool. Mind you that one seems to have an inbuilt delay loop operating, and is totally bluffed. Maybe the stuffed one winked at him or something.

Cheers, Mike.

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As this year marks QEII as

As this year marks QEII as the longest Serving UK Monarch, there is a plethora of coins being issued, but beware!

Independent

As they say "On being asked about the disappointment of owners about resale values, he said: "Commemorative coins are not sold as investments. They're sold to celebrate commemorative events.".

Crowns are legal tender but most places won't accept them. Also watch out for the outfits called the Jubilee Mint, and the London Mint, they are not Mints just coin dealers, and have no connection with the Royal Mint itself Royal Mint

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RE: Also watch out for the

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Also watch out for the outfits called the Jubilee Mint, and the London Mint, they are not Mints just coin dealers, and have no connection with the Royal Mint itself Royal Mint


Over here, we have the Franklin Mint, which makes coins for all kinds of things that are not legal tender anywhere.

There are also companies that market coins with cool designs, even commemorating American history or historical figures, and proclaim that they are legal tender... without telling you that they are only legal tender in some obscure country in Africa and pretty much worthless anywhere else.

David

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The evidence of an imminent

The evidence of an imminent coup just keeps mounting doesn't it...

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Crowns are legal tender


Oh are they? Are they really? After they've been snatched off my head I suppose...

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Don't worry Annie, King

Don't worry Annie, King Charles III won't reign for long, then you can Jump in quickly as Queen Anne II :-) William will be busy flying a chopper somewhere so won't notice for a bit.

Ah yes the Franklin Mint, they advertise here as well. The British Post Office will accept genuine Royal Mint crown coins in exchange for postal services, but that is all. And yes these commemorative sets in the UK are usually stated to be legal tender in St Helena or some other little island that got paid five bob to agree to their name being used. Else the "Issuing Authority" is Tristan Da Cunha or similar, which may not even be legal tender there either.

Coin collectables is big business, but there is no money to be made from it. The 1977 jubilee silver crown is worth £1 on Ebay, and face value from a dealer. But start talking banknotes and it is a different story. Old white £5 notes are worth £200-300. Old brown ten shilling notes are £50-70, and the blue ones £85-100.

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RE: Don't worry Annie, King

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Don't worry Annie, King Charles III won't reign for long ...


Oh. I was hoping for one of Mum's corgi's to step up.

Cheers, Mike.

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Apparently not. Corgis

Apparently not.

Corgis

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Well. If we went straight

Well.

If we went straight for Mike's dissolution of the current monarchy, I think it would be nice :)

We'd see a little less... pomposity with that royal wand thingy wotdgermecallit.

The sceptre.

And the ballorby-doodah would be put to good use too I'm sure.

But if we didn't - I could see myself becoming a monarchist...

But it would have to be the right King Charles...

...and then I'd even go along with all that royal portrait stuff too...

As regards me being queen... I know I could... if I applied myself :) But I'd do things a lot differently.

For a start, I wouldn't open Parliament - I'd lock it.

Probably... emphatically.

In my her royal majesty's opinion - streets/dining rooms/etc are dangerous enough places as it is, without letting MP's anywhere near them.

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Let's get the chant going

Let's get the chant going then :

Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen
Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen
Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen
Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen
Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen
Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen
Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen
Annie for Queen ... Annie for Queen

Where's Phil when we need him! He's great for civil unrest ..... he knows Fung Ku and stuff .... bang the mugs on the tables guys .... barricade the doors .... ooops .... open up the doors .... fire up the torches .... ram that batter ..... let's take the castle ! :-)

Cheers, Mike.

( edit ) Oh definitely the spaniels if the corgis aren't up to it .....

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RE: We'd see a little

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We'd see a little less... pomposity with that royal wand thingy wotdgermecallit.

The sceptre.

And the ballorby-doodah would be put to good use too I'm sure.


Excuse ME my good woman, thems are the Crown Jewels you are referring to, the Crown, the Orb, and the sceptre, some of the most famous artefacts in the world and the very symbol of what the British Monarchy stands for (usually the National Anthem ...)

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But if we didn't - I could see myself becoming a monarchist...


At last, a glimmer of hope for the future. Yes King Charles Spaniels, lovely little dogs, as against Corgis which are ankle nippers. And you have to admit she sits for a good portrait doesn't she?

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As regards me being queen... I know I could... if I applied myself :) But I'd do things a lot differently.

For a start, I wouldn't open Parliament - I'd lock it.


But but but, then we'd have Black Rod and the Duke of Norfolk down at the job Centre, not a lot going in their line of work these days. Industrial tribunals for wrongful dismissal etc etc, oh no we can't have that. Just think of the compensation clauses in their contracts, the country would go bankrupt!

Anyway we all like a bit of pomp and ceremony and circumstance (cue for a song?) we'd have to cancel last night at the proms as well, unthinkable!

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In my her royal majesty's opinion - streets/dining rooms/etc are dangerous enough places as it is, without letting MP's anywhere near them.


No no no, it's the bars that you need to keep them out of!

Now then I have my work cut out here don't I? I'm not sure whether she wants to be Queen Anne II or President Anne I? This calls for drastic measures like copious amounts of Mexican beer and crisps in a dark place ...

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open up the doors .... fire up the torches .... ram that batter ..... let's take the castle ! :-)


*Imperious glare from Queen Anne with proboscis raised to the vertical* Let them eat cake!!

Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)

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