Thank You to Lisa for the next prompt!

Dad always had loose change in his pocket, he would put it in a shallow dish at night.

Mum had purses filled with small coins, also, she had a little spring-loaded gadget which held £1 coins

Did your family have a dish or a jar filled with loose change?

Copper coins, silver coins? Coins no longer made from precious metals

Coins are now made from copper-plated steel, nickel-plated steel and nickel brass.

These metals are chosen for their durability, cost effectiveness and distinctive appearance

I had to think of the rare occasions when I needed loose change?

And realized it changes from country to country.

When I’m in Britain I need loose change, to buy the local issue magazine from a street seller

In some remote car parks with Pay machines which only take coins

Church donations     Making very small payments

When I’m in the UAE I need loose change only for tipping

Today I’m at home in Yorkshire, on a treasure hunt.

I’m going through every drawer, looking for loose change.

I’m surprised how many small coins we have gathered. A few coins here, a few coins there,

Its going to be so exciting to see how each of us will interpret this prompt!