just thought i would let you know that the column on the value of a Guinea (old british coin), is wrong to say that this term is not in use any more. in horseracing the guinea is continually referred to for the value of a horse at auction and also in the names of some horse races with reference to the prize i.e. ‘the 1000 guimeas…’
there you go Cecil. :smack:
Welcome to the Straight Dope Message Boards, pfunk, we’re glad to have you with us.
When you start a thread, it’s helpful to other readers if you provide a link to the column you’re discussing. Helps keep us all on the same page, so to speak. In this case, I assume it’s In Britain, what’s the difference between a pound and a guinea?
No biggie, you’ll know for next time.