HC Deb 25 June 1968 vol 767 cc42-3W
45. Mr. G. Campbell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why amounts of the new decimal coinage are being offered to traders for training purposes at prices in excess of the value of the coins included; and whether this practice has his approval.

Mr. Harold Lever

The intention is that these coins should be provided in small quantities for machine and other experimental purposes and not for general training. The price has to take account of special handling and packing costs.