HC Deb 12 March 1968 vol 760 c259W
Mr. Braine

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what considerations led to the decision not to use the traditional figure of Britannia on the new decimal coinage; and whether it is intended to use the figure of Britannia on other new coins or notes.

Mr. Harold Lever

The new coin designs were chosen on their merit and because together they formed a homogeneous series. Designs bearing Britannia were considered but they did not fit well with the rest of the series. The possibility of using Britannia in the future is not precluded. The designs of bank notes is not my responsibility.