shrapnel
More and more you're probably noticing change in your pockets (pun certainly intended) as the new British coinage seeps more and more into our lives. I noticed an article in Design week last year but only now is it becoming obvious that there is an heir to the original decimal family (actually there has been a lot of change in size of coin since and even the advent of the 20p piece and £2 coin not forgetting the old half-penny). Not many people talk about it but then it's not a life changing experience. It's a slow, slow burn and I might not even see a new ten pence piece until May! It does make me smile though to see the clever way they fit together - I'm desperate to get a set. Betty continues to frown on the other side so some things remain as they were.
Posted by stupot at January 16, 2009 06:10 PM
I just found your blog. I have fond memories of Edinburgh from my mispent youth. The coins are news to me, how clever. Will follow your sketching. Thanks.
Posted by: pilgrim at January 25, 2009 03:36 PM