Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...
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British make a show of putting Royal Mint to the test in centuries-old tradition
In a nation where money is counted in pounds, the measure of coins is given great weight – and a lavish ceremony. Judges in red robes and white gloves convened yesterday in the ornate livery hall of ...