[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Seriously is stupid how the UK doesnt use the Euro.

REP of Ireland does when I go down there its weird using it, but obviously because im in NI I have to use the stupid Pound.

Tbf it is easier, and I would be confussed if we switched to Euro as I have grown up using the Pound but I would rather the UK just used the Euro like everyone else.

we've used the pound for centuries, why should we change now?

[Beastie]

Keep the pound.

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by Chewy

we've used the pound for centuries, why should we change now?

1971 actually

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Chewy

we've used the pound for centuries, why should we change now?

I just hate the design lol

I like how it works, its very easy to use and that, The only 2 reasons I think it could change is because I hate the look of it, but thats not the big deal but just because every other country in Europe uses Euro so I was thinking its a little odd we use the Pound you know?

[Captain.Remy]

Originally Posted by Patrick

I just hate the design lol

I like how it works, its very easy to use and that, The only 2 reasons I think it could change is because I hate the look of it, but thats not the big deal but just because every other country in Europe uses Euro so I was thinking its a little odd we use the Pound you know?

Read my latest post in this thread. UK isn't the only country not using €uro.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Seriously is stupid how the UK doesnt use the Euro.

REP of Ireland does when I go down there its weird using it, but obviously because im in NI I have to use the stupid Pound.

Tbf it is easier, and I would be confussed if we switched to Euro as I have grown up using the Pound but I would rather the UK just used the Euro like everyone else.

Pat
The Pound Ain't Stupid.

Your €uro will have to fund Bankrupt Greece
who are in your Europe.

[arista]

Originally Posted by thebeast

Keep the pound.

We are Forever.

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by arista

Pat
The Pound Ain't Stupid.

Your €uro will have to fund Bankrupt Greece
who are in your Europe.

exactly, eastern europe pulls the whole of europe down

yes Remy was making a few good points but he was only look at the west

[Captain.Remy]

Originally Posted by ILoveDC

exactly, eastern europe pulls the whole of europe down

yes Remy was making a few good points but he was only look at the west

Greece is another problem which has been complicated to solve and still is being solved today.
As for Eastern European countries, I'm not especially for them to enter the Europe but what's done is done and it has been the policy of the European Government. Eastern countries don't necessarily take Europe down because they've been helping in a few things such as production and new markets to explore even though it's the rule of "Whoever is richer pays for the poorest" which has taken the lead.
And to be honest, UK has been more of a disaster than Poland and Czech Republic combined which both countries have done quite well. UK and Spain are Europe's biggest disasters due to the Economic crisis.

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by ILoveDC

1971 actually

No, that was when decimilization was brought in

Anglo-Saxon
Main article: Anglo-Saxon pound

The origins of sterling lie in the reign of King Offa of Mercia, who introduced the silver penny. It copied the denarius of the new currency system of Charlemagne's Frankish Empire. As in the Carolingian system, 240 pennies weighed 1 pound (corresponding to Charlemagne's libra), with the shilling corresponding to Charlemagne's solidus and equal to 12d. At the time of the penny's introduction, it weighed 22.5 troy grains of fine silver (30 tower grains; about 1.5 g, indicating that the Mercian pound weighed 5,400 troy grains (the Mercian pound became the basis of the tower pound, which weighed 5,400 troy grains, equivalent to 7,200 tower grains). At this time, the name sterling had yet to be acquired. The penny swiftly spread throughout the other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and became the standard coin of what was to become England.

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You have been schooled, again, biatch

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by Chewy

No, that was when decimilization was brought in



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You have been schooled, again, biatch

nah they still changed it so your original statement is wrong

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by Chewy

No, that was when decimilization was brought in



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You have been schooled, again, biatch

nah they still changed it so your original statement is wrong

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by ILoveDC

nah they still changed it so your original statement is wrong

Plenty of currency has changed since its inception, that proves nothing it was called sterling back then, its called sterling now

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[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Plenty of currency has changed since its inception, that proves nothing it was called sterling back then, its called sterling now

F
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you had to just read up about it anyways so you fail

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Plenty of currency has changed since its inception, that proves nothing it was called sterling back then, its called sterling now

F
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you had to just read up about it anyways so you fail

[ILoveTRW]

why the **** am i posting two posts at once

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by ILoveDC

you had to just read up about it anyways so you fail

I was right anyway, so I dont see your point, since the debate is about money and not wether or not I research what I say

[Captain.Remy]

Guys, you shouldn't be worried about UK not changing its currency. It's the day they will decide to change it that you must be worried about.

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by Captain.Remy

Guys, you shouldn't be worried about UK not changing its currency. It's the day they will decide to change it that you must be worried about.

Pounds to Euros is simples

you have to be a ****** for it to give you a mind ****

[Captain.Remy]

Originally Posted by ILoveDC

Pounds to Euros is simples

you have to be a ****** for it to give you a mind ****

First of all, unless something absolutely awful happens to the UK, the Euro will never be the official currency.
Secondly, bringing Europe wasn't that "simples". Yes it has for Easter European countries as it couldn't get any worse for them but for richer countries, it may not have been so good. Yes, it has increased Europe's strength on the International scene but prices have increased quite badly.

But then, it's out of context as the UK is one special context in itself. Like I said, the day UK will change its currency means it's not good, at all.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Judas Iscariot

I don't think one needs any qualifications to point out what an absoloutely abysmal excuse for a serious debate this is.

Agreed. And moved.

[InOne]

I would like American size portions in McDonalds, our ones are getting to be rip offs

[arista]

Originally Posted by InOne

I would like American size portions in McDonalds, our ones are getting to be rip offs

In that case why not change to the Dollar.

[Shasown]

Surely the question should be, "Should we integrate further with Europe or allow Johnny Yank to come snivelling back, like a well whipped bitch and become a county of the UK, or should we treat them as grown ups and let them have the same status as Scotland, a devolved government etc?"

[Niamh.]

This is one the thee most ridiculous threads I've seen here yet!