_BLADESMAN_ Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 My other arf and everyone around the same age as us are trying to send me nuts. They laughed when I asked the question. "Ya nutter, was never such thing. 2 1/2p coin? Ya mad" I remember it back in the 70s and have read 1 post on this forum where it mentions it so I know it existed. Anyone else? Would be good to see a pic if anyone could direct me to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultana Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That was a sixpence in old money. maybe a tad bigger than the current 5p's and silver in colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Yep- sixpences didn't go out for a number of years after decimal currency was introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BLADESMAN_ Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks for that. I only ever knew it as the 2 1/2p (Born in '68) The white coats won't be coming after me afterall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosh13 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It was a tanner an old sixpence,it was never done in new money it was 2p & 1/2p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I used to get sixpences to go for sweeties in the 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiesh Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I remember the coin - our local shop used to sell mojo's, black jacks and fruit salads for 2 for a penny!! If I went in with this coin the old lady would only let me buy 5 sweets but if her hubby was serving he would let me have 6!!! Nice little story... We used to find loads of these on the pavement along with other copper coins when I was a kid. Then one day my Dad told me a old man who lived alone a few doors away visited the pub every evening would always drop his loose change on the pavement on purpose as he walked home, he would do this specifically for the children to find the next day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BLADESMAN_ Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Anyone know what year they went out of circulation? I'd guess about '75 Was amazed no-one of my age (39) remembered them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm 37 and I remember them- I guess it depends on whether your family allowed you to handle any money when you were a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BLADESMAN_ Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm 37 and I remember them- I guess it depends on whether your family allowed you to handle any money when you were a child. Good point that medusa. Mi mom would throw me one just to get me from under her feet. Was quite a regular occurence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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