The Treasury has no current plans to change the mix of UK coins.” The potential move, which could result in the denomination of cash payments into multiples of 5p, would be the biggest shake-up ...

Here is a 1p coin. Two of these coins are worth the same as a 2p coin. Here is a 5p coin. A 5p coin is worth the same as five 1p coins. Two 5p coins are worth the same as a 10p coin. Two 10p coins ...