HC Deb 02 December 1968 vol 774 cc347-8W
Mr. Palmer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he proposes to take to withdraw the halfcrown in anticipation of its demonetisation on 1st January, 1970.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

No halfcrowns will be struck after the end of this year and those already in circulation will be progressively withdrawn throughout 1969. I shall shortly advise Her Majesty The Queen to issue a Royal Proclamation under Section 11 of the Coinage Act 1870 to deprive halfcrowns of their status as current coin and legal tender with effect from 1st January, 1970.