Lewes takes delivery of new notes (From The Argus)

Cant they call their toy money something else rather than 'pounds'? Because pounds they aint.

with the state of the Uk economy might be a good idea

"The £1, £5, £10 and £21 notes arrived on Friday. Five pence of every Lewes pound spent goes to the Live Lewes Fund to help good causes in the area. In the case of a £20 transaction this adds up to £1 – hence the £21 note."

Huh?

So by this logic there should be a £1.05 note, a £5.25 note and a £10.50, not £1, £5 and £10.

Meantime, I plan to introduce a kkj note; theres absolutely no benefit to you but I can assure you that 100% of what you spend will benefit someone.

Great stuff, fantastic news that the Lewes Pound has been so successful they're introducing more denominations. For anyone who cares where their money goes, these are a great encouragement to shop responsibly. Remember, every Lewes Pound spent is one that doesn't end up in a supermarket till.

cheezburger wrote:
Cant they call their toy money something else rather than 'pounds'? Because pounds they aint.

I suggest that you check the list of international currencies - there you'll find several other countries that use the "pound", either formally or informally. Will you be demanding that these bow to British supremacy and change their currency too. And whilst you are at it could you get the Americans to stop the Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders (to name just a few) to stop copying the use of "dollar". You'll also note that "Monopoly" uses the £ (do not pass go do not collect £200). As this is toy money will you arrange for this crime to be stopped and action taken to prevent a recurrance.

Wivvy Dave wrote:

cheezburger wrote:
Cant they call their toy money something else rather than 'pounds'? Because pounds they aint.

I suggest that you check the list of international currencies - there you'll find several other countries that use the "pound", either formally or informally. Will you be demanding that these bow to British supremacy and change their currency too. And whilst you are at it could you get the Americans to stop the Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders (to name just a few) to stop copying the use of "dollar". You'll also note that "Monopoly" uses the £ (do not pass go do not collect £200). As this is toy money will you arrange for this crime to be stopped and action taken to prevent a recurrance.

LOL that told the pedantic ignoramus

I swapped all my Lewes Pounds for Lancing Lira and Worthing Dollars. I am now the richest! I am to go on a spending spree - all the horses shall be mine! When you hear a great thunder of galloping, be sure, this is Spooner with his many new horses!

Wivvy Dave wrote:

cheezburger wrote: Cant they call their toy money something else rather than 'pounds'? Because pounds they aint.

I suggest that you check the list of international currencies - there you'll find several other countries that use the "pound", either formally or informally. Will you be demanding that these bow to British supremacy and change their currency too. And whilst you are at it could you get the Americans to stop the Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders (to name just a few) to stop copying the use of "dollar". You'll also note that "Monopoly" uses the £ (do not pass go do not collect £200). As this is toy money will you arrange for this crime to be stopped and action taken to prevent a recurrance.

You sad sad man.