�25 - �500

[icebread]

I have heard �25 called a pony and �500 a monkey has anybody heard this and if so do you know why

[Jumbuck]

Do you recognise "Stick a pony in my pocket, fetch the suitcase from the van ..." ?

[fredpuli47]

Supposedly both terms come from Indian money, from the days when India was part of the British Empire A 500 note had a picture of a monkey on it and a 25 note (or a 25 coin , I forget which) had the design of a horse on it.

[icebread]

fredpuli47, thank you very much for your help

[stoofur]

Really interesting post Eddie. I spent almost my whole lunch break reading that link.

[icebread]

Very good link Eddie, thank you for your time.