§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is the policy of the Government that the Royal Mint should be able to restrict the availability of special coinage to personal visitors to the Millennium Dome; and if he will make a statement. [87108]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 15 June 1999]The United Kingdom £5 Millennium coin will be struck at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant and in the Millennium Dome. Coins struck at the Royal Mint will be made generally available in line with normal practice for commemorative coins. Coins struck in the Dome will bear a special mintmark and will be available only to visitors to the Dome. No restrictions will be placed on the number that can be minted at the Dome.