One Penny

I suppose that in the great scheme of things, it really doesn't make much sense (cents?) to create a coin that costs more to make than it's worth. On the other hand, think of the mileage we've gotten out of it. "A penny for your thoughts," my mother used to say. Or two expressions I've used a lot, "worth every penny" and "I bet that cost a pretty penny." Think of all that we've gained culturally from the penny. So would it be being just a bit (!) penny wise and pound foolish to get rid of it? :-)

50p

I like these heptagonal coins. Much more interesting than our round ones here in the U. S., although I think I understand how rounds coins can be cheaper to produce and maybe more practical.

The Royal Mint, though,m provides the following rationale for the 50p: 

"The new coin would be the largest denomination in circulation. As such, it required a design that would enable people to easily tell it apart from other coins in their change. However, anything too bulky would weigh down pockets and purses so any prospective design had to be practical as well as distinctive."

One Pound

Definitely can still use this coin.

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

If music is indeed food for the soul, then I was well fed yesterday. Sang for two morning services and choral evensong. Almost everything the choirs sang was music that we will be taking with us to England, including a couple of pieces composed especially for us. Busy week ahead as I prepare to be away for a while. Rehearsals, haircut, and a quick trip to the dentist.

Oh, and did you read about Trump ordering the Treasury Department to stop producing pennies?! So will everything now be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel? My bet is that we'll be rounding up. Inflationary? And what will I do now with all the pennies I've got stashed away in various places around the house?