A.The term bouncer is thought to originate from a time when doormen would bounce coins on the floor to check whether they were real or fake.
Q.How can u tell if i pound coin is real? X
A.Fake pound coins have indistinct text around the edge; heads and tail are not always both upright as they should be; and they don't work in vending machines.
Q.How many fake one pound coins are said to be in circulation?
A.There are 1.5 billion pound coins in circulation. 30 million of these are thought to be fake. The coin is made from 70% copper, 24.5% zinc & 5.5% nickel.