Property News · April 7, 2012

Your counterfeit £1 coin questions answered


The number of dud pounds in circulation is on the rise – so how do you spot a fake and what should you do with it?More than three in every 100 £1 coins is a fake, the Royal Mint said this week, suggesting there are now around 44m duds in circulation. But can you spot them, and what should you do if you find one?The Mint says we should all be checking our change, and insisting on a replacement if we spot a fake. If you only spot the dud coin some time later, the Mint says you should take it to the police – that way it can spot any counterfeit hotspots. But it won’t replace the coin – all you’ll get is the satisfaction of playing a part in fighting crime. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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