"A pint - that's very nearly an armful"
I've watched a fair bit of Tony Hancock. The man was a comic genius - such immaculate timing, plus perfect combination of comedy and the drudgery of life.
Another phrase I remember "Ah, cold sheets, one of the few luxuries left in life"
I am sure the Royal Mint will continue to include the penny in year sets. It will have legal tender (but please don't spend status). Not much of a change since people hardly spend them now anyway. There will also be silver versions.
So we should wave bye bye to both bronzes (er, steel!) as both are worth less than the 1961 farthing. Charities may complain but frankly I'm more likely to put 5p or more in a tin than coins that make me look like a miserly cheapskate.
I would however hate to lose something called a "penny" so what do people suggest might get round this?
It just lists the years associated with each denomination together with an illustration of some types. So wreath crowns get Crown 1928-1936 (Pl. LV, 10) with a note that 1935 is the St. George type (also illustrated)