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Photographic Print : The new one pound coin. Cab driver Paul Herman. 12th April 1983
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The new one pound coin. Cab driver Paul Herman. 12th April 1983
Ron Burton
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 83 1917
Media ID 21808540
© Mirrorpix
Bank Coin Economy Finance Money Pound Sterling Taxi 1983
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the historic introduction of the new one pound coin through the eyes of cab driver Paul Herman, as captured by Ron Burton on 12th April 1983. This vintage print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection is an excellent addition to any home or office, bringing a piece of British history right to your doorstep.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of 1980s London, where cab driver Paul Herman proudly displays the newly minted one pound coin. Taken on a crisp spring day, precisely on the 12th of April in 1983, this image captures a significant moment in British history. The introduction of the new one pound coin marked a significant shift in the country's economy and finance sector. As sterling notes were gradually being replaced by coins, this change aimed to enhance security measures against counterfeiters while ensuring that transactions remained smooth and efficient. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see Paul Herman holding up the shiny coin with an air of pride. His weathered face reflects years spent navigating through London's labyrinthine streets as he served countless passengers from all walks of life. A symbol of resilience and hard work, his presence adds depth to this historical moment captured by renowned photographer Ron Burton. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it serves as a reminder not only of our monetary system's evolution but also how everyday individuals like Paul played their part in shaping our society. This image encapsulates both nostalgia for simpler times and admiration for those who keep our cities moving forward – taxi drivers who are often unsung heroes within urban landscapes. Ron Burton's skillful lens immortalizes an era when tangible currency still held sway over digital transactions; it invites us to reflect on how far we have come since then while appreciating the value that physical money once represented.
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