HC Deb 21 March 1967 vol 743 cc227-8W
52. Mr. Woodnutt

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider the use of aluminium alloy for the new penny and twopenny pieces instead of bronze, in view of the fact that aluminium alloy is much lighter in weight than bronze.

Mr. MacDermot

No. The proposed new coins will be much lighter than the present bronze coinage.