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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;andyscouse, post: 1298184, member: 27100&quot;]Christian</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, I think that&#039;s about right.&nbsp; Also, factor in the UK&#039;s &quot;island mentality&quot;, and that would explain it!</p><p><br /></p><p>I think that not being physically connected to the &#039;mainland&#039; also factors in.&nbsp; That, plus the nation&#039;s pride in its long history (as compared, for example, to some of the more modern countries, Belgium - 150 years, unified Italy - 150/200 years, etc).&nbsp; Of course, France and the UK go back a long way (at least to 1066!!).</p><p><br /></p><p>The USA&#039;s attitude probably stems from the super-power mindset, I&#039;d imagine ... that&#039;s when they take an interest in such things.&nbsp; I come across many people here that think the UK is in the €.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also have an Irish &#039;starter kit&#039; and some loose Irish € coins.&nbsp; What I&#039;d like to do is be able to visit somewhere where I can use and spend them!!&nbsp; That would mean that I&#039;d be on ... &quot;holiday&quot; - fancy that!&nbsp; Let&#039;s hope it&#039;s soon ...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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