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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Alex Bellos

Did you solve it? Toot toot for world palindrome day!

New Year celebrations in Ahmedabad
New Year celebrations in Ahmedabad Photograph: Sam Panthaky/AFP via Getty Images

Earlier today I set you the following puzzle:

What is the highest value of UK coins you can have in your pocket without being able to exchange them exactly for a £10 note?

The answer is £10.43

  • 9 x £1

  • 1x 50p

  • 4x 20p

  • 1 x 5p

  • 4x2p

I hope you enjoyed the puzzle. I’ll be back in two weeks.

I set a puzzle here every two weeks on a Monday. I’m always on the look-out for great puzzles. If you would like to suggest one, email me.

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