Written question asked by Lord Myners (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 December 2011.
Money: Counterfeit Coins
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of the pound coins in circulation in the United Kingdom they estimate to be forged.
- Answer
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The most recent survey completed by the Royal Mint found that its sample contained a £1 coin counterfeit rate of 2.94 per cent.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14159; 733 c275WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Coinage Forgery
- Link
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- 2013-11-20 03:09:07 +0000
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