for 200 years
the Parliament has been around for at least 1707 years
The English Pound has never been "gold covered". The British One Pound coin issued since 1984 is made from a nickel-brass alloy giving it a gold coloured appearance. The Sovereign coin, issued since 1817, has a face value of One Pound and is made from 22 carat gold.
how long has deforestation been around
As long as guns have been around.
how long has the london eye been around for
As long as So Random has been around.
Assuming you're talking about British Pounds and not weight: 1500 ÷ 10 = 150 weeks = just under three years
234 years fool
how long have boxing been around?
boner
They have always been around
There is probably a law against urinating on, or otherwise contaminating or befouling British currency, but as long as it is intact and is readily identifiable as a Ten Pound, you should be able to spend it.