§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many 50p coins have been minted in each year since the coin was introduced, including an estimate for 1981; and if he is satisfied that the demand for these coins is being met.
§ Mr. LawsonThe number of 50p coins minted each year since the coin was introduced in 1969 is listed below:
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Number of Pieces Millions 1969 164.100 1970 39.900 1971 3.850 1972 0.001 1973 16.889 1974 25.400 1975 41.500 1976 28.050 1977 27.596 1978 97.386
Number of Pieces Millions 1979 58.900 1980 94.035 *1981 120.000 * Estimated. I am satisfied that the demand for these coins is being met.