HC Deb 17 February 1948 vol 447 c184W
73. Mr. Drayson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the issue of cupronickel coins is keeping pace with the withdrawals of silver; and what amount has been exchanged to date.

Sir S. Cripps

The total amount of cupro-nickel coin issued to date is £8,104,000. The amount of silver coin withdrawn since 1st January, 1947, is £1,442,472.