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National Lottery creates own coin as nearly two-thirds of Britons stop carrying cash

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The National Lottery has unveiled specially designed coins intended for use when scratching lottery tickets, after new research revealed nearly two-thirds of the British public no longer routinely carry cash.The limited-edition tokens, marginally bigger than a standard £2 coin, were introduced following findings that 65 per cent of people rarely have cash on their person nowadays.Each scratch-coin displays the lottery's recognisable crossed-fingers emblem alongside its "It could be you" tagline.The coins also feature the number 30, marking the 30th anniversary of the organisation's instant-win tickets.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Constructed from recycled materials, the commemorative pieces were created by Hattie Stewart, a London-based artist and illustrator whose portfolio includes work for major brands such as Sephora, Nike and Gucci.Ms Stewart described the act of scratching as highly enjoyable, noting the ritual's inherent appeal.

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