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  1. 9th November 2019, 10:45 AM #1
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    Default Spy at the Royal Mint

    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.
    Life is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan View Post
    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
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    Sorry about that - I mint to type "coins" … now amended.
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    "Allan scampers into the net, and delivers a crisp volley return."

    Well played, sir.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan View Post
    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''?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tooler View Post
    Could somebody please explain the ''joke''?
    Yes, it went over my head too. Both the first time and after the corrections.
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    Christmas? Mince pies?
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    Good to see you back on deck, Alan.
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    For me too. Anyone?
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    mint spy. mince pie. yes, rustynail got it
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    OK thanks, mint's spy would have made it too easy I suppose.
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    Someone gave me a sleeping mask.
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    Groan, mumble, mumble,😭
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