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January 20, 2009

Your Inflexible Friend

By Spear's

For too long, the strong pound has merely been a metaphor (and now not even that).

For too long, the strong pound has merely been a metaphor (and now not even that). Pound coins are reasonably tough, but notes are just one misdirected match away from ashes.

Thankfully, Amex have come to the rescue. To celebrate ten years of Amex Centurion, their card which entitles the bearer to an ever-eager concierge service, they have ‘evolved’ (I quote) a charge card made of titanium. No more jokes about bending the plastic.

It looks ‘more like a piece of art than a charge card’. Do judge for yourself from the picture. It is, of course, invitation only.

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