Banks on the Island will continue to accept UK round pound coins, despite them being phased out in the UK this week.
Bill Henderson MLC says the coins won't be worthless here after the deadline passes in the UK.
The coins are being replaced by a new 12-sided coin, but Mr Henderson it won't affect businesses on the Island.
He says even if some shops don't accept the coins, the Island's banks will continue to do so for the forseeable future.
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Charity announces Xmas tree recycling scheme
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Storm force wind warning in place until 6pm
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a new weather warning about storm force winds.
Fewer than 1 in 6 people of solely Manx descent
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Trees downed by storm, say police
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7,000 plastic bottles of water sold in high schools each week
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Celtic League: minimum wage objections 'greed over need'
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Minister hits out at meeting's 'rude and disrespectful' 20mph comments
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says her department is listening to all views on proposed 20mph limits.
