Here’s a wild fact: the coin has a tactile feature. Seriously. It’s designed so blind people can tell it’s a pound by touch. The shape is a dodecagon—twelve sides. That’s twice the sides of a stop sign. Feel it. It’s like a tiny gear.
Also, it’s thinner than the old one. But heavier. Yes, it’s a paradox. You lift it and think, “Why does this hurt my jeans?”
Funny enough, the old round pound is now worthless. You can’t spend it anywhere. Unless you collect them. Some people hoarded thousands. One guy buried a jar in his garden. He’s now a pound millionaire? Nope. Just a guy with a garden full of useless metal.
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Think about this: the Royal Mint spent five years designing it. Five years! That’s longer than most marriages. They ran tests, consulted experts, and held meetings. And what did they create? A coin that looks like a Thneed from Dr. Seuss.
It even has a hidden micro-text around the edge that says “ONE POUND” in tiny letters. If you squint, you might see it. Or you might just look like you’re having a stroke.
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And the lasers! The coin uses laser-etched features that are almost impossible to copy. Counterfeiters cried. But normal people just got confused. “Wait, is this a pound or a two-pound coin?” Yes, they’re similar. Great design, Mint.
