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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

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
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk