Saying goodbye to the 'round pound'

From 15th October, the traditional round £1 coin has been obsolete as legal tender, replaced by a 12-sided coin introduced in March, 2017. Some parking machines have yet to be changed over to the new coin, creating confusion in the early days after the round pound became obsolete.

Banks will continue to accept the old round pound for deposit. Yet consumers also want to be able to spend what they have. That's why Aldi, Poundland, Tesco and other retailers are continuing to accept the old pound coins for days or weeks after the official deadline.

In addition, the BBC Children in Need charity fund is promoting a Round Pound Countdown, urging consumers to donate their coins via the Post Office, Boots, Greggs, Cineworld or Welcome Break locations prior to Appeal Day on 17th November.

Even trolley token key rings have been redesigned with the new pound in mind...as grocery retailers scramble to modify their equipment so trolleys will accept the 12-sided pound.

So goodbye, round pound, hello new £1 coin.