Chesterfield pub launches 'copper free' trial with spare change donated to Ashgate Hospice

A Chesterfield pub has launched a 'copper free' trial which sees all those pesky 1p and 2ps donated to a worthy cause.
Ben Stephenson from Brimming with Beer.Ben Stephenson from Brimming with Beer.
Ben Stephenson from Brimming with Beer.

Brimming With Beer, in Brimington, price all their stock to the nearest 5p- but offer certain percentage discounts which throw up prices that involve 'coppers'.

Landlord Ben Stephenson said: "The time spent counting up copper doesn’t warrant doing basically, and after a recent trip to Czech Republic, where they round to the nearest Koruna, the decision was made to run a trial.

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"A lot of customers will ask for their change to be put in the charity box if it’s not a significant amount.

Ben Stephenson from Brimming with Beer.Ben Stephenson from Brimming with Beer.
Ben Stephenson from Brimming with Beer.
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"More than half of our customers pay by card so won’t be affected by the change. The most a customer would loose or gain is 2p."

The trial is set to run until September 30 and, if successful, Brimming with Beer will become 'copper free' permanently.

"We've already had a positive response, with customers saying it's a great idea," added Ben.

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