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How low would you stoop for cash?

18 February 2008

You’re walking down the street minding your own business when you spot a coin on the ground. How much would it have to be worth for you to pick it up (assuming it’s not stuck down as a joke)? What's the least you'd stoop down for?

You’re walking down the street minding your own business when you spot a coin on the ground. How much would it have to be worth for you to pick it up (assuming it’s not stuck down as a joke)? What's the least you'd stoop down for?

Results

A. 1p.4,664 votes (34 %)
B. 2p.210 votes (2 %)
C. 5p.1,405 votes (10 %)
D. 10p.1,762 votes (13 %)
E. 20p.1,579 votes (11 %)
F. 50p.2,226 votes (16 %)
G. £1.1,295 votes (9 %)
H. £2.206 votes (1 %)
I. It's not worth it.144 votes (1 %)
J. It's not my money so I wouldn't.264 votes (2 %)

                   13,755 votes received.

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