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.

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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Originally Posted by 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 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.

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groan

That's a crusty one.

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

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

Well played, sir. :D

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Originally Posted by 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.

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Could somebody please explain the ''joke''?

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Originally Posted by tooler

Could somebody please explain the ''joke''?

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Yes, it went over my head too. Both the first time and after the corrections.
Crocy.

Christmas? Mince pies?

Good to see you back on deck, Alan.

For me too. Anyone?

mint spy. mince pie. yes, rustynail got it

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

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

Groan, mumble, mumble,😭
Crocy.

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