Originally Posted By: hikermor
BTW, just how much is a "quid" (the monetary unit, not the thing you chew).....?

A "quid" is one British pound ... its slang, like referring to a dollar as a "buck." Currently a pound is worth about $1.50 in US or Canadian dollars.

Looks like my habit of watching British tv finally came in handy smile.
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