This coin changed British slang. People started calling it the “12-sided nugget.” No one calls it that. I made it up. But it should catch on.
It also ruined pub games. Pool tables that took old pounds suddenly went silent. Landlords had to buy adaptors. Some just gave up and used credit card readers. The coin killed tradition.
But here’s the beautiful part: the coin is recyclable. When the old coins are retired, they melt them down and turn them into new stuff. Wrenches. Door handles. Maybe even a statue of the Queen. Circular economy, baby.
Final Quirky Bits
Did you know the coin tastes like nickel? Don’t try this at home. I did. It’s not worth it. The bimetallic ring gives it a weird zing on the tongue. Science says it’s safe. My taste buds say otherwise.
One more thing: the first new pound coin was struck by Queen Elizabeth II herself. She pressed a button. That coin now lives in a museum. It’s worth more than a pound. Great for her. Terrible for your pocket.
So when did the new pound coin come out? March 28, 2017. Remember that date. It’s the day vending machines learned to fear. The day old coins became trash. The day a little 12-sided hero saved us from fakes. Long live the nugget.
