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What Are Rare Coins Worth?

Published on March 18, 2019 in Business, Cash Handling

Given the current economic climate, the satirical answer to this question would be “not a lot”. But, that may not be the case. Out there in money jars and down the backs of sofas may be rare British coins that could fetch a pretty penny indeed. What are rare coins worth? In 2016, the government …

How to Detect Fake Banknotes in Pubs

Published on February 7, 2019 in Cash Handling

Despite the move to new polymer banknotes, counterfeit cash is still a threat to pubs and bars in the UK. With its profits helping to fund organised crime, counterfeit cash costs the UK economy millions of pounds every year. One of the most popular places to filter fake notes into the market is pubs. They …

How Are Polymer Notes Made?

Published on January 10, 2019 in Cash Handling

Polymer banknotes are made using a layered printing process. Starting with a polymer sheet, each element is added to the banknote until it is complete, cut and tested for imperfections. The Bank of England produces over a billion notes every year and every note is made the same. Polymer banknotes were introduced to the UK …

How Much Can You Legally Pay In Coins?

Published on September 13, 2018 in Business, Cash Handling

Of the many weird questions people ask about money, this is one you probably hear the most: How much can you legally pay in change. And, if all coins are legal tender, why is there a limit in the first place? You’ve probably heard about the story of when Samsung paid Apple its $1bn fine …

How are Coins Made?

Published on August 24, 2018 in Business, Cash Handling

Do you ever look at your change and think: “how are those coins actually made?” How our money is made is an important part of understanding both their security against forgery and the coin’s place in our society. The shape and size of our coins, as well as what is displayed on them are all …

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