news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/6293679.stm
At least he’s now got his bus fare… 
I wonder if it is all there? might have missed a penny or 2.
Andy
I am expecting my oustanding pay to arrive like that (If I get it at all)
“PENNIES FROM HEAVEN” come to mind
He could use just one coin for each of the firms windows and still have loads of spare change
According to the Royal Mint the following amounts of coins are legal tender in Britain for single transactions: 20p for any amount not exceeding £10; 10p for any amount not exceeding £5; 5p for any amount not exceeding £5; 2p for any amount not exceeding 20p; and 1p for any amount not exceeding 20p
never knew that
I knew the denomination thing.
So in other words, this chap can accept the box of copper as 20pence,. As he never asked for a box of copper he can gracefully accept their gift and then put a claim in for £999.80.
I’m sure he’s on to it as it sounds to have been an acrimonious falling out.