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Why are British coins worth more?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Because the Pound is stronger than most other currencies. There are less British Pounds in circulation than, say, American dollars or Euros. Because of this, it takes more Dollars or Euros to equal the equivalent amount of British Pounds.

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