Spy at the Royal Mint

[Allan at Wallan]

Last Christmas I got a job at the Royal Mint as a spy. I had to watch over
fellow employees in case they decided to take a few coins.

I must have done a good job as they presented me with a certificate
stating that I was the best mint spy they had had in a long time.

[Handyjack]

I always thought that the Mint made coins, and the Note Printing Works made banknotes.
So no banknotes to pocket at the Mint.
No wonder you did such a good job.

[fenderbelly]

Last Christmas I got a job at the Royal Mint as a spy. I had to watch over
fellow employees in case they decided to take a few banknotes.

I must have done a good job as they presented me with a certificate
stating that I was the best mint spy they had had in a long time.
groan

[AlexS]

That's a crusty one.

[Allan at Wallan]

Sorry about that - I mint to type "coins" … now amended.

[Mr Brush]

"Allan scampers into the net, and delivers a crisp volley return."

Well played, sir. :D

[tooler]

Last Christmas I got a job at the Royal Mint as a spy. I had to watch over
fellow employees in case they decided to take a few coins.

I must have done a good job as they presented me with a certificate
stating that I was the best mint spy they had had in a long time.


Could somebody please explain the ''joke''?

[Old Croc]

Could somebody please explain the ''joke''?
Yes, it went over my head too. Both the first time and after the corrections.
Crocy.

[rustynail]

Christmas? Mince pies?

[Chesand]

Good to see you back on deck, Alan.

[Dengue]

For me too. Anyone?

[poundy]

mint spy. mince pie. yes, rustynail got it

[tooler]

OK thanks, mint's spy would have made it too easy I suppose.

[verawood]

Someone gave me a sleeping mask.
But I can't see myself wearing it.

[Old Croc]

Groan, mumble, mumble,😭
Crocy.

[Rodgera]

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