British Maundy Money
About British Maundy Money
Special silver coins given by the British monarch to deserving elderly people on Maundy Thursday before Easter. The ceremony dates to the 13th century. Maundy coins are struck in denominations of 1, 2, 3, and 4 pence. The number of recipients equals the monarchs age. Maundy money is legal tender but rarely spent. The design changes only when the monarch changes. Maundy sets are given in white leather purses, continuing a centuries old tradition.
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