Currency in the United Kingdom?

Question

My wife and I are watching "Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares" and were both wondering the difference in a pound and a quin? Could someone please describe it to us?

Answer 1

A Quid. ;) It's just slang for a Pound (£1) coin.



IE:



"Do you mind if I borrow a couple of quid to get a book I want?"



"It's only couple of Quid, so it's a great price."



Like that :)

Answer 2

I assume you mean quid rather than quin, and the two are the same. Quid is merely a slang term for pound.

Answer 3

Quid is a slang term, like the British equivalent of 'buck'.

Answer 4

There's the quin on the backside, only she's spelled with double - e, ;)