Well it is also history. So... I've been following it and watching all the ceremonies and such because later in life I can say "yes I remember that" or "yes i lived through it" and give a decent story about it later in life.that makes her interested in all this.
Putin has been uninvited as a result of the Ukraine war. Biden has been invited.All eyes on the queenโs funeral.
We donโt know whoโll be there yet, but considering how many states are in the commonwealth + how many people care, this will probably be the biggest amount of state leaders at a non-diplomatic event in history.
And as a result probably the biggest security operation in history.
Flights canceled to turn skies silent for Queen's funeral
I was just thinking that too about getting British currency before they are removed and destroyed.
This only applies to the older paper-based notes in circulation. I've been trying to get rid of a stash of paper ยฃ20s for months! They are all being replaced with polymer notes. Here in Scotland we've had Royal Bank of Scotland polymer notes for a few years now. Cash notes and coins will be in circulation for a while longer yet thankfully. I also read that coins currently being minted will still bear ol' Lizzies heid, with Chaz's coming soon (facing to the right).
I like collecting foreign money. I'll take one of 'em.This only applies to the older paper-based notes in circulation. I've been trying to get rid of a stash of paper ยฃ20s for months! They are all being replaced with polymer notes. Here in Scotland we've had Royal Bank of Scotland polymer notes for a few years now. Cash notes and coins will be in circulation for a while longer yet thankfully. I also read that coins currently being minted will still bear ol' Lizzies heid, with Chaz's coming soon (facing to the right).
Cheers, at least someone is trying to stabilise the pound!I like collecting foreign money. I'll take one of 'em.
If I find a rogue one I'll send you it. What's the current exchange rate?I like collecting foreign money. I'll take one of 'em.
Basically 1:1. Actually $1.07597 USD to 1 GBP.If I find a rogue one I'll send you it. What's the current exchange rate?
[crying emoji]Basically 1:1. Actually $1.07597 USD to 1 GBP.