[HPforGrownups] Re: Speaking of money

[Iggy McSnurd]

No: HPFGUIDX 87596



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Geoff Bannister 
> Interesting thought comparing with the Wizarding World, they don't
> appear to have notes do they? Just the three basic coins. the
> derivation of their names might be an interesting topic to pursue.
> Knut is a Scandinian naem - reminds me of our historical King Canute
> who tried to stop the tide.....
> 

Iggy here:

Well, a sickle is a hand tool with a curved blade used for harvesting
grain.  (Not to be confused with the two-handed scythe.)

And a Galleon is a form of war-ship that often traveled the Spanish
main, and was popular with pirates who traveled the same routes looking
for merchants carrying Spanish gold.


Interesting when you look at the fact that a knute is relatively
insignificant as a coin... much like Canute was insignificant when
compared against the tides he tried to halt...  The sickle is a
reasonable weapon and tool, and the galleon is a very formidable and
impressive ship in the old days that was also very valuable.


Iggy McSnurd