OT: How many £2 coins to fill a Teramundi?

pointypenguin

Hi,

I was given a beautiful Teramundi for my Birthday and have decided to fill it soley with £2 coins. Does anyone have any idea how much it will take to fill it? My guess if about £400 but I could be way off. Any ideas please.

Thanks,

Marlina

angeluk69_2

Can I ask what a teramundi is?

littlestar1981

https://www.terramundi.co.uk

Our money pots have been traditionally used in Italy for over 2000 years and their hand thrown design has remained unchanged.

Once the first coin is dropped the money pot must be fed until full upon which time it must be smashed whilst making a wish. It is customary to replace the pot and spend the money on 'good things', they bring good fortune.

Money pots are sometimes used to house a candle or a plant once smashed. The best way to break your money pot is to get a chisel or the back of a hammer and place it inside the money slot - slowly lever the top and you should be able to pop the top off - you can now use the money pots to house a plant, sweets or pens.

Terramundi money pots are hand thrown in Italy and hand painted in London. They stand between 17cms and 19cms in height.

Each money pot contains a separate fortune card. Money pots hold approximately £200 in mixed silver.

I highly recommend that everyone has one!!!

spud30

In that case, if they hold £200 in silver, i reckon they would hold nearer £1000 in £2 coins.

pointypenguin

It is a clay pot that you fill with money then you smash it when it is full while making a wish. It is the size of a large galia melon. I think they were originally italian.

angeluk69_2

wow I like those what a cool idea

pointypenguin

Wow that is going to be a heavy trip to the bank in a few years!

never_again_2

I have one. I have had it for about 6 weeks. I have put a couple of notes in but otherwise just £1 & £2 coins. I don't think I'm even a quarter of the way there yet. I think it looks really good and I especially like that I can't open it whenever I want.

jpwhittle

i have one you dont have to smash it just has a stopper on the bottom. got it when we went to pontins and there must have been a few mse people there as they all went in the week.

spud30

I really [STRIKE]want[/STRIKE] need this one

http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/productpage.cfm/Terramundi2/ND1/81594

Would look lovely in my bedroom

pointypenguin

Mine doesn't have a stopper it is sold clay and only has a slot for the coins to go in.