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Originally Posted by K.S.H
Well I never........
Never knew this.
1p coins are only legal tender for amounts up to 20p
2p coins are only legal tender for amounts up to 20p
5p coins are only legal tender for amounts up to £5
10p coins are only legal tender for amounts up to £5
20p coins are only legal tender for amounts up to £10
50p coins are only legal tender for amounts up to £10
You learn something new everyday 
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So if you own a business and require lots of small change, that means if you go in the bank and ask for a quids worth of 1p coins, the bank is breaking the law.
I've been in TSB many a time when market traders have come in for change.
Retlaw.