HC Deb 27 April 1914 vol 61 c1356W
Mr. RUPERT GWYNNE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury what was the average price, year by year, paid for silver for the Mint during the years 1903 to 1913, inclusive?

Mr. MONTAGU

The average price paid by the Mint for silver bullion purchased in the London market each year from 1903 to 1913 was as follows:—

Pence per oz
d.
1903 23 11/16
1904 26½
1905 27 7/16
1906 31 1/16
1907 30 9/16
1908 24 7/16
1909 23 11/16
1910 24⅞
1911 24 13/16
1912 27 15/16
1913 28 1/16