Written question asked by Lord Brightman (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004.

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question: Whether they have considered the issue of a £5 coin of size and weight comparable to that of the disused half-crown coin; and what, in terms of buying power, was the equivalent in 1939 to the present £5; and whether it is the case that not all shopkeepers and banks accept payment by means of the recently issued £5 coins; and whether they consider that the recently issued £5 coins are suitable for day-to-day use. [HL 4997;HL 4998;HL 4999;HL 5000]. - Inc figures.

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