Peter

Thank you Peter - actually I haven't (yet) lost my benefits as I haven't been "migrated" to the new benefit. However, I do live in a fair amount of anxiety worrying about whether I will receive justice or be one of the many unlucky ones. Samantha? and I always thought you were Christopher...I've got 3 women in my life but luckily got a tom cat and a male springer(we often pile up on the sofa)with a bag of cheese and onion hula hoops..we also like monster munch.

Thank you Peter - actually I haven't (yet) lost my benefits as I haven't been "migrated" to the new benefit. However, I do live in a fair amount of anxiety worrying about whether I will receive justice or be one of the many unlucky ones. Samantha? I have put over 100k in an annuity no more.After seeing those twats reducing payments it is all going on fine wine,champers and a liver transplant(maybe a few farthings). My concern is the changes to the 2nd pension. Having paid into it for the last 40 years I was expecting about another £100 per week. Looks is if that will be cut back to about £40 and the rest given to those who didn't pay into it.

Trouble is I can still go on world cruise...buy an Aston Martin and waste every penny I have amassed and good old UK will still give me benefits.Why save? in 20 years time we will see.I've already been blighted by the state pension age rising.My investments will be invisible.Gordon Brown you tosspot.

the amount of these that turn up on ebay, there must be around 10,000 unknown examples?? ;) It sold for 590 quid Interesting fake. If you zoom your display, you can see that the second 3 is too close to the first, and has also got a slight clockwise tilt. But it's certainly not immediately obvious. £590! I still prefer mine Note from CCGB 2512 edition: "It was initially thought that only 7 or 8 1933 pennies were minted, but more were found and sold in the early 21st Century, so the current estimate is that around 795 were minted. Be aware that the position and quality of the final 3 is variable - this is normal for this strike. Don't spend more than €3,000,000,000 on a VF example." Erratum included in later copies of CCGB 2512: We apologise for an error in early editions of this 3D holographic guide. Following discovery of the 'Shanghai hoard' containing 788 pennies dated 1933, the valuation for a coin in VF condition should read "€3,000,000,000 or 15 Drachmas". My great Uncle Bulgaria got one in change in a London nightclub during the 50's caused a bit of a stir...he apparently spent it at Liverpool Street station....and wrote "here I sit broken hearted,paid a penny and only f*****"

Debbie I prefer cross patonce or cross fleury BTW a good cheapo Edward 1 site I will send a PM.Prices from £3 for a nice bit of silver. Well nice but not on my wish list..should get you started though.

Richard You would of been a top bloke to sit next in class. At college I had an architect who was useless at maths, his father and grandfather were architects.I dragged him through and was rewarded with loads of ale and many trips out in a Triumph Herald...trouble is he couldn't pull himself around a room.

No bids yet, so it could still be yours Scott! Richard I hope you have change for a 1967 6d I have some nice shiny 1967 pennies. Would they do? Alternatively, now I know Churchill crowns are still valid tender .... The Churchill Satin type and I will give you plenty of change

Peck I realise you may have a few mobility problems...Hang in there Buddy and get your benefits sorted.You are obviously smart enough. It is always a pleasure to read your comments and gain knowledge. I have type 2 diabetes and I will live to 110 on a diet of quality food,Cuban cigars and a whiff of falling down juice. I should be able to sort out a decent annuity Plus Mrs Peter is a fox

Industry that pays huge bonuses is riddled with worms to the core. I trained and qualified as a QS being responsible for getting the money in and progressing claims.I'm now self employed but it is difficult.In all walks of life we look over our shoulders at the better off family with the smarter car and prettier wife. Just get on with it and realise you are not the bottom of the pile with a crack addiction & needles hanging out of your veins. A buddy of mine is retired on 2/3rds salary does a bit of pottering,paints the house,lunches with his Misses. I'm frigging not jealous

No bids yet, so it could still be yours Scott! Richard I hope you have change for a 1967 6d

Peck I am going to report you.Being gobbled by a Croc which then burps a baby is a bit worrying.

Terry King and class of coin take a bit of learning...I'm ploughing through Henry V1's first and second bite at being king.Get yourself England's striking history...a bargain and will put you on your way. Cut halves or even quarters are my demon (60x magnification and still no clue). Slap shod minting doesn't help with Eddie 1's first issue.A good google search can wipe away the cobwebs.Spink's pictures are a bit rough sometimes and miss mules.(girlfriend of Mr Donkey )

The last real one sold for £80k 3 years ago. Takes all sorts.

You were only good because of Sir Bobby! Sir Bobby was a Blue Townie.His half time talks could be heard in the North Stand.Bobby Robson's Blue and White Army. We also sang the Bladen Races.

I have belief because I don't understand the universe.Someone please explain. I look after my family and just get on with other people.It isn't difficult.

A pair of two tone stay press,a budgie jacket and a crombie.A pair of tassled loafers were also cool.Ipswich were good in those days & Newcastle were still b00l0cks even the Mackems won a cup. I will say the Mags had the best fans and I have drunk with them at Ipswich...quality lads who liked a laugh and a spanking at pool and darts.

"OH NO IT ISN'T" (THWACK) Sausages Oh that sand flavoured candy floss.

Being a beach angler it looks like a lugworm

I enjoy Douglas Adams view on life....as we spiral down to Jonathan Livingstone Seagull. Just relax,play some music and have a slice of "special" pizza.

It is Canterbury mint (they couldn't spell in the 13C) and the King is Mr Punch

London mint (DOH) are ten a penny.I started off with one from Mr Cooke.I like cut coins because of their history.I try and dig em up now

The advantage with hammered is you can bounce them off the wall,take a drill to them,clip them,put in a sack...and Richard will still buy them. With hammered it is eye appeal...well rounded,a decent bust.....nurse

John really 2012 years. The taxman has been informed.

Why buy it?

I concur. The only other obvious offender is resources, i.e you have something I want. But that is often a diversionary tactic to deflect the political situation at home or a catalyst to start an internal conflict coupled to political differences. Or they are French