HC Deb 02 July 1981 vol 7 c481W
32. Mr. Freud

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Royal wedding crowns it is proposed to issue; and how many in cellophane and presentation cases.

Mr. Lawson

There is no limit being imposed on the number of circulation standard cupro-nickel Royal wedding crowns to be issued. Sufficient will be minted to meet demand from the public during 1981. This also applies to the specially packed cupro-nickel pieces accompanied by an information card about the Royal wedding which the Royal Mint is selling through post offices, etc.

There will, however, be a limit of 250,000 of the Silver Proofs which are being sold by the Royal Mint numismatic bureau to collectors in the United Kingdom and overseas.