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Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 January 2020 (named day). It was answered by John Glen (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 January 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.


Coinage

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the manufacturing cost per coin of the commemorative 50 pence coins that are due to enter circulation on 31 January 2020 to mark the UK’s departure from the EU.

Answer

Any coins issued into circulation will meet existing demand for 50ps. There is no additional cost in minting coins with one design over another.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8331
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Costs Coinage Festivals and special occasions Brexit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk