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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2025. It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Coinage: Design

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 14 July 2025 to Question 65150 on Royal Mint: Committees, whether the (a) Royal Mint Advisory Committee and (b) Sub-Committee on the Selection of Themes have a policy on equality, diversity and inclusion in coin designs.

Answer

The Royal Mint Advisory Committee advises the Chancellor of the Exchequer (in her capacity as Master of the Mint) on the themes and designs of new coins.

While there is no formal written policy on equality, diversity and inclusion in coin designs or themes, the Committee actively encourages that the themes and designs it recommends reflect diversity in age, race, gender and other characteristics.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81881
Session
2024-26
Related items
Royal Mint: Committees
Monday, 14 July 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Coinage: Design
Monday, 17 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Design Coinage Equality
Link
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