Guardian Consumer Affairs
The new £1 coin explained in one minute – video report (external link to Guardian Consumer Affairs)The old £1 coin is being phased out for a new bimetallic 12-sided coin that’s more difficult to forge, and even has a ‘hidden security feature’. The old round pounds can still be spent in shops until 15 October. After that they will have to be exchanged at a bank or building societyBritain’s new £1...