Coinage of the realm.

[Nublue 22]

Thought for the weekend,                                                                          now that we are being directed to a cashless society would it not be a good idea to scrap (get ride of) copper coins, 1p 2p.? no one every uses them, just round everything of would make more monies for the rich, ie £1.99 would become £2.00. I am surprised they haven't come up with the idea.                                                                Please give us your thoughts?                                                  

[oldypigeonpopper]

hello, it already has when we went from £s shillings and pence to decimal currency, most likely before your time Nublue🤔

Edited December 8, 2023 by oldypigeonpopper

[manthing]

Apparently we've just had the biggest year of cash transactions for about 20 years.

Still lots of people using cash, don't write it of yet. And not all prices are xx.99p. What if something is 57p, do we round that up to 60p or down to 55p

[Ultrastu]

I remember using 1/2 penny coins to go to the corner shop .to by sweets . There were a few that were 1/2 p each  7.5 p got me enough for the walk home .

[oldypigeonpopper]

6 minutes ago, Ultrastu said:

I remember using 1/2 penny coins to go to the corner shop .to by sweets . There were a few that were 1/2 p each  7.5 p got me enough for the walk home .

hello, You and me to 😁, ours was up the steps corner sweet shop, not been back to the west sussex town for a few years but there are very few shops still there i remember as a nipper

[Westley]

I use 1p pieces on a regular basis.........I can never stop the bloomin petrol pump on a round figure.      😄

[Bigbob]

I put all my dross in large water container and it pays for the wife's xmas presents at xmas

[Scully]

According to the news ‘cash’ is on the rise. 

[sportsbob]

You must keep cash in all denominations, the banks make most of their money in transaction fees and small independent businesses pay proportionately more in fees than the larger supermarkets. The high streets are disappearing due to the push towards multinational corporations where the only way to make a transaction is via electronic means , the buying public think this is easy I don't even need to get out of bed to go shopping and the cycle begins. Once there is no cash independents will disappear and the banks will make even bigger profits. On the subject of banks the two biggest corporations in the word , Vanguard and Blackrock are the biggest investors in the banking industry with assets in the region of $20 trillion dollars , between them they effectively own most of the largest companies in the world . These companies shape and control the global economy and this is the real reason the world is being forced to go cashless. 

Please take a few minutes and do some research, here is a good place to start 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/giant-conglomerates-control-world-omkar-chitnis

[islandgun]

At least half my business is cash but I would welcome the loss of coppers, I also collect the stuff and then take it to a supermarket machine that turns it into money, no counting at least

[.357shooter]

On 08/12/2023 at 20:06, Westley said:

I use 1p pieces on a regular basis.........I can never stop the bloomin petrol pump on a round figure.      😄

that is why i use the function on the pump that allows you to put £20,£10,£5 and £1 into the tank before you start.not many paople use this i know and probably have never even noticed it.

[London Best]

On 08/12/2023 at 20:06, Westley said:

I use 1p pieces on a regular basis.........I can never stop the bloomin petrol pump on a round figure.      😄

I never do anything with a fuel pump other than pump until it won’t pump no more. It saves keep going to the fuel station so often.

[Scully]

I love cash! We have various containers in which we put a designated amount each week, for various things but usually for expenses such as food when we’re away at art fairs etc. We’re good tippers in restaurants so it comes in handy for that too. 
I pop a pound coin in a container everyday, and when I’ve got 20 of them I change them into a note in the local pub. It funds my syndicate subs. 
I filter away other cash also when I can which is my ‘shooting fund’.
Not all the clay shoots we go to have a card reader, and even when they do, mate usually settles up and I give him half in cash. 🙂

[Westley]

I CONSTANTLY  have to remind my S in L  and my Grandkids that the clay ground we visit, does NOT have card facilities. This then usually entails my having to stop somewhere, so they can withdraw cash  ?  🙄

Is it JUST me that prepares everything the day before the event  ?   🤔 

[TIGHTCHOKE]

4 hours ago, Westley said:

I CONSTANTLY  have to remind my S in L  and my Grandkids that the clay ground we visit, does NOT have card facilities. This then usually entails my having to stop somewhere, so they can withdraw cash  ?  🙄

Is it JUST me that prepares everything the day before the event  ?   🤔 

No, it is not just you, BUT it seems to be something that the younger generation do not understand.  

[islandgun]

2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:

No, it is not just you, BUT it seems to be something that the younger generation do not understand.  

My offspring don't even have cards they pay with their phones

[Penelope]

On 09/12/2023 at 09:11, sportsbob said:

You must keep cash in all denominations, the banks make most of their money in transaction fees and small independent businesses pay proportionately more in fees than the larger supermarkets. The high streets are disappearing due to the push towards multinational corporations where the only way to make a transaction is via electronic means , the buying public think this is easy I don't even need to get out of bed to go shopping and the cycle begins. Once there is no cash independents will disappear and the banks will make even bigger profits. On the subject of banks the two biggest corporations in the word , Vanguard and Blackrock are the biggest investors in the banking industry with assets in the region of $20 trillion dollars , between them they effectively own most of the largest companies in the world . These companies shape and control the global economy and this is the real reason the world is being forced to go cashless. 

Please take a few minutes and do some research, here is a good place to start 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/giant-conglomerates-control-world-omkar-chitnis

The founders and drivers of ESG - the one ring to rule them all.

 

ESG WILL affect everyone!!!

[Nublue 22]

19 hours ago, Westley said:

I CONSTANTLY  have to remind my S in L  and my Grandkids that the clay ground we visit, does NOT have card facilities. This then usually entails my having to stop somewhere, so they can withdraw cash  ?  🙄

Is it JUST me that prepares everything the day before the event  ?   🤔

It's another world to us, 

[Westley]

1 hour ago, Nublue 22 said:

It's another world to us, 

Yes indeed  !

People don't have to get out of bed to go shopping, very true. BUT they sure as hell have to get out of bed to return the damned things  !  I know, I'm usually  behind them in the Post Office, whilst trying to get my pension........IN CASH     🙄

Edited December 11, 2023 by Westley

[amateur]

1 hour ago, Westley said:

Yes indeed  !

People don't have to get out of bed to go shopping, very true. BUT they sure as hell have to get out of bed to return the damned things  !  I know, I'm usually  behind them in the Post Office, whilst trying to get my pension........IN CASH     🙄

You draw your pension in cash?

How quaint!

[Westley]

10 minutes ago, amateur said:

You draw your pension in cash?

How quaint!

No, just realistic. I'm the one having to find a damned cash machine, for the Grandkids to get cash before we can go shooting.  There are no card facilities at the shooting ground. Something to do with phone signal, I believe. 

[udderlyoffroad]

 

22 hours ago, Westley said:

Is it JUST me that prepares everything the day before the event  ?   🤔 

18 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:

No, it is not just you, BUT it seems to be something that the younger generation do not understand.  

If I had a pound (in cash) for every time the some of the older members of our DIY syndicate turned up completely unprepared at work parties, it'd cover a round of drinks at the end of season meal.  No knife, no water on hot days or anything to keep the sun off.

 

2 hours ago, Westley said:

know, I'm usually  behind them in the Post Office, whilst trying to get my pension........IN CASH     🙄

For the sake of your personal security, I strongly recommend you refrain from this practice.  At the least withdraw your cash from an ATM in a well lit area.

[Westley]

46 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said:

 

If I had a pound (in cash) for every time the some of the older members of our DIY syndicate turned up completely unprepared at work parties, it'd cover a round of drinks at the end of season meal.  No knife, no water on hot days or anything to keep the sun off.

 

For the sake of your personal security, I strongly recommend you refrain from this practice.  At the least withdraw your cash from an ATM in a well lit area.

I know what you mean, some of those trying to return parcels can get quite agitated with the counter staff   !   😉

[discobob]

23 hours ago, Penelope said:

The founders and drivers of ESG - the one ring to rule them all.

 

ESG WILL affect everyone!!!

How very true.... Ask the likes of Budweiser (light), Gillette, Disney (and its subs) - they are all virtue signaling like there is no tomorrow - why? To get their ESG scores up and get funding from Blackrock and Vanguard....