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Can anyone explain to me why sixpence coins are so damn expensive.
Aren't they only worth like, six pence?

I do realize that collectible coins can be worth a lot, but I don't see how it is that I can't find a single one to buy for less than $80. That seems like an enormous scam to me.

I was too sick to go ring shopping.
I am also too sick to smoke the reefer.
Dang, I'm sick.

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It's because they're no longer currency. They are collectible coins, like a buffalo nickel, or a ...
well, that's the only example I can think of.

The currency in England that is active includes
penny
tuppence
five pence
ten pence
twenty pence
fifty pence
one pound and
two pounds

I did know that, but $80 still seems rather steep. I mean, you can get wheat pennies or those silver ones for much less than that.

I love those silver ones. I forgot about those. I've got one somewhere.
*smiles, remembering finding cool coins as a kid*

Yeah, I was quite the amateur coin collector as a kid. Remember those penny books "Lincoln Cents" where you put all the pennies in. Don't think I ever finished a whole one, but I had 3 or so of those books. I had a nickel one too, but after that they got too hard for a kid to save.

I'll see if Cathy or her dad has any old ones.

I just need one for the wedding, you know, like in the poem.

Totally. I'm sure Cathy had one too.

Damn, that is sick. I hope you're feeling better soon.

I'm feeling better than I was, but still not what I'd call "good."

Thanks for the well wishes!

http://www.weddingdepot.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/742

http://www.weddingdepot.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/753

http://www.silversixpence.com/sixpencecoin.htm?gclid=CO-2s8vy1IsCFRK1Ygod4k-Raw

If you still can't find one, holler. I have a friend in England. :)

Well alright then. :-]

Sometimes Google and I just don't get along for some reason.

Thanks!

I'll ask my Dad if he has any more, I'm not sure what happened to mine (I took it out of my shoe after the ceremony). You can get them at David's Bridal for about $15, which seem kind of ridiculous, but it is one option.

That's one beautiful cat in your icon.

Thanks!

I'd surely appreciate it.

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