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Enough 1p coins to cover an American football field
Cover an American football field with a single layer of UK one penny coins in hexagonal close-pack formation for £37,430 (A$58,680)
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Acres of the Moon
Cost of an acre of the Sea of Tranquility, from the Lunar Registry for US$37.50 (A$38.33) from source -
Tours of the UK Parliament
Guided tour of the Houses of Parliament, London for £11.50 (A$18.03)
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1 Lunch with Sir Roger Moore and Terry Wogan
Charity Auction for Children In Need. Photo: Allan Warren. for £75 thousand (A$117,600) from source -
1 Leg
Criminal injuries compensation for loss of leg above knee, 1996. for £40 thousand (A$62,710) from source -
1 Nissan Micra
Car for £7,820 (A$12,260) -
1 Housing benefit
Average (mean) weekly housing benefit claim in the UK, July 2011 for £87.18 (A$136.70) from source -
1 Unemployment benefit
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance for under 25 year olds, UK for £53.45 (A$83.80) from source