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Written question asked by Charlotte Nichols (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2020. It was answered by John Glen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.


Coinage: Rugby League World Cup

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of a commemorative coin for the Rugby League World Cup due to be held in England in 2021.

Answer

The merits of potential designs for UK coinage are assessed by the Royal Mint Advisory Committee, an independent committee who advise the Royal Mint and ultimately the Chancellor and HM The Queen on coin designs. The Royal Mint typically chooses to commemorate events, individuals or symbology that are of genuine national significance and not contentious.

Typically, the process of producing a commemorative design for UK coinage takes 18 months, from initial discussions to the production of a coin. Further details on the Royal Mint advisory committee can be found at https://www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/, alongside a form to contact the committee.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
73985
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Coinage Rugby League World Cup
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk