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Answer — Exercise 2

8f - Culture Corner·Spark 4 - Student's Book

Question

Read the text again and answer the questions.

  1. Why were British coins redesigned?
  2. What do the images on the Royal Shield represent?
  3. Which British coin hasn't been redesigned?
  4. How many euro coins are there?
  5. What do all euro coins have in common?

Answer

  1. British coins were redesigned in an attempt to reflect 21st century Britain.
  2. They represent England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  3. The £2 coin remains unchanged.
  4. There are 8 euro coins: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2.
  5. Each one has a European side and a national side.

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