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james Jan 7, 2000 6:12 am

PS Martin - if a guinea represents a gratuity, why is bloodstock (to this day) traded in guineas?

SCMM Jan 7, 2000 10:10 am

James, "because thats the way it has always been done", what other reason is needed http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif.

Stewart

james Jan 7, 2000 10:34 am

Oh, how very British.

RichG Jan 8, 2000 10:22 am

Also, because horses can't think outside the box. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

silverpie Jan 8, 2000 9:30 pm

Farthings were actually a quarter of an old penny. And what kind of £ do you find in Wales?

[This message has been edited by silverpie (edited 01-08-2000).]

james Jan 9, 2000 9:44 am

Bank of England.


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