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Title: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 12:28:15
I was in the Post Office earlier & they had signs put up at all along the counter that read

"Due to the shortage of ten pound & twenty pound notes in the financial system we have been allocated numerous fifty pound notes. Sorry for any inconvenience caused, but this is completely out of our control"

Whaaat :o :-? So let me get this right, the government have just pumped a few more billion into the economy, but we have a shortage of notes. Riiight ::) ::) ::)

Ok, own up who has them all :-/ ;D
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: Varche on 19 November 2009, 12:44:32
I believe the billions the government pumped into the economy didn't appear as actual  £notes of any denomination.

The missing tenners and twenties are probably in socks under peoples beds.

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Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 15:53:37
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I believe the billions the government pumped into the economy didn't appear as actual  £notes of any denomination.

The missing tenners and twenties are probably in socks under peoples beds.

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According to what news i saw of it, they were printing more money. Now we have a shortage.
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: STMO999 on 19 November 2009, 16:04:36
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I believe the billions the government pumped into the economy didn't appear as actual  £notes of any denomination.

The missing tenners and twenties are probably in socks under peoples beds.

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According to what news i saw of it, they were printing more money. Now we have a shortage.


Virtual money. Not actually printing it, although that's the common phrasology.
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 16:23:41
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I believe the billions the government pumped into the economy didn't appear as actual  £notes of any denomination.

The missing tenners and twenties are probably in socks under peoples beds.

V

According to what news i saw of it, they were printing more money. Now we have a shortage.


Virtual money. Not actually printing it, although that's the common phrasology.


Then they should say what they mean for us simple people ;D
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: Selseybill on 19 November 2009, 16:28:56
As a taxi driver ive seen a increase of £10 & £20 notes but haven't seen a £5 note in weeks now
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: bluehawk on 19 November 2009, 16:38:31
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As a taxi driver ive seen a increase of £10 & £20 notes but haven't seen a £5 note in weeks now


Reduce your prices then  ;D
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 16:39:23
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As a taxi driver ive seen a increase of £10 & £20 notes but haven't seen a £5 note in weeks now

That's because your fairs are too high :D
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 16:39:57
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As a taxi driver ive seen a increase of £10 & £20 notes but haven't seen a £5 note in weeks now


Reduce your prices then  ;D

Must type faster ;D
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 19 November 2009, 17:26:06
Hang on a sec. The shortage of fivers was put down to the fact that cashpoints didn't dish them, hence a shortgae in day to day spending. Now its tenners and twentys. Is it being suggested that everyone pays for everything with £50 notes?
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: jereboam on 19 November 2009, 17:29:42
Somebody told me yesterday that they aren't going to print any more £5 notes, as they are going to introduce a £5 coin.  Anybody else heard this?

Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: jereboam on 19 November 2009, 17:31:47
Just read my own post.  I didn't mean that this chap wasn't personally going to print any more £5 notes.

I meant that the Government weren't going to print any. 

At least, I assume that's what the guy meant... :(
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 19 November 2009, 17:36:05
A five pound coin? When the £1 coin was brought in I felt as though it became devalued. A five pound coin I think might have a similar effect, apart from rip holes in your pockets.
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 17:58:03
We knew what you meant Jereboam ;)

We already have a five pound coin, it's been out for a few years, we just never see them.

I can't see that making a note into a coin de-values it :-/
I don't recal anything of the sorts being mentioned when the pound or two pound coins where introduced.
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 19 November 2009, 18:07:43
What I meant was, it felt of lesser value as it got chucked in with all the other coins. I was more likely to spend a pound in a coin form rather than a note form. Maybe because I keep my coins and notes separate. just my mentality i guess. :-/
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 18:20:52
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What I meant was, it felt of lesser value as it got chucked in with all the other coins. I was more likely to spend a pound in a coin form rather than a note form. Maybe because I keep my coins and notes separate. just my mentality i guess. :-/


I know what you mean :)
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 18:42:55
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I was in the Post Office earlier & they had signs put up at all along the counter that read

"Due to the shortage of ten pound & twenty pound notes in the financial system we have been allocated numerous fifty pound notes. Sorry for any inconvenience caused, but this is completely out of our control"

Whaaat :o :-? So let me get this right, the government have just pumped a few more billion into the economy, but we have a shortage of notes. Riiight ::) ::) ::)

Ok, own up who has them all :-/ ;D

What is wrong with that??!! ::) ::) ::) ::)

They can give me £50 pound notes instead of a £10 or £20 note any day!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) ;D ;D ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 18:50:30
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I was in the Post Office earlier & they had signs put up at all along the counter that read

"Due to the shortage of ten pound & twenty pound notes in the financial system we have been allocated numerous fifty pound notes. Sorry for any inconvenience caused, but this is completely out of our control"

Whaaat :o :-? So let me get this right, the government have just pumped a few more billion into the economy, but we have a shortage of notes. Riiight ::) ::) ::)

Ok, own up who has them all :-/ ;D

What is wrong with that??!! ::) ::) ::) ::)

They can give me £50 pound notes instead of a £10 or £20 note any day!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) ;D ;D ;) ;) ;)

 ;D ;D I thought that at the time too ;) Some outlets don't except them though :(
Title: Re: This makes no sense
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2009, 19:00:26
some outlets refuse to accept £50 notes....