tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post569498373641914836..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: What's that in old money?Ashe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-29740382570549079512017-04-20T06:55:48.744-04:002017-04-20T06:55:48.744-04:00My first visit to England was in the early 80'...My first visit to England was in the early 80's, so I missed the old money. I've always thought it sounded horribly confusing, but of course if you grow up with that system, I'm sure it becomes second nature.<br /><br />Your post reminds me of my own childhood, when we had what was known as "penny candy". Dozens of different sorts of sweets were available, stored in big glass jars. Each cost only one cent per piece. Like you, I recall specific types. Strips of paper arrayed with sugary dots that you scraped off with your teeth. Brilliant green gummy leaves, flavored like the spearmint they were intended to resemble. Kernels of candy corn. Hot cinnamon flavored suckers. Licorice laces both black and red.... you're right, focusing on those treats brings up all sorts of memories!<br />Lisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-11801791275976322112017-04-19T18:17:15.728-04:002017-04-19T18:17:15.728-04:00This post triggers my own nostalgia for the year I...This post triggers my own nostalgia for the year I spent in England, June 1973 - August 1974. I loved decimal currency because it was like the currency I was used to, but It was still new, & I heard many complaints.Jean Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805088081675965859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-6514625776299655282017-04-19T17:33:30.040-04:002017-04-19T17:33:30.040-04:00Really interesting post! I've seen that "...Really interesting post! I've seen that "old money" system in books, but never understood it at all until your explanation here. <br /><br />I think memories from childhood, particularly of taste and scent, can be really powerful, so the strength of your response here makes sense to me.Annabeth Leonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455191827664110878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-30144214755730108752017-04-19T00:12:52.450-04:002017-04-19T00:12:52.450-04:00Changes in coinage can offer rewards to the numism...Changes in coinage can offer rewards to the numismatist. Obsolete coinage in great condition can sell for a premium well over face value. Best to save uncirculated examples if possible.Daddy Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12927663248424944119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-16065106410885657162017-04-18T11:28:22.695-04:002017-04-18T11:28:22.695-04:00Now I'm nostalgic for the "old money"...Now I'm nostalgic for the "old money" too, even though I only encountered it on a trip to England long ago. I should dig out the coins I saved (or just had left over) and reminisce. I've been to the UK a couple of times since then, but mostly encountered the new money.Sacchi Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801164916418570059noreply@blogger.com