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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 27 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 2010. It was answered by Sarah McCarthy-Fry (Labour) on Monday, 1 February 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.


Coinage: Forgery

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information his Department provides to the public on identification of (a) counterfeit coins and (b) new coinage brought into circulation.
Answer

The Royal Mint is responsible for the manufacture of UK coinage. 'A guide for identifying genuine coins' and information on 'UK decimal coins issued into general circulation up to 2008' are available on the Royal Mint's website:"www.royalmint.com"as is the 2008-09 Annual Report which contains data on the 'Issues of circulating coins 2008-09' and the 'Estimated Value and number of coins in circulation March 2009'.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
505 c101-2W; 314421
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Coinage Forgery
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk