HC Deb 06 July 1971 vol 820 c318W
37. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the number of coins contracted-out to private contractors by the Royal Mint in the period 1st January to 31st May, 1971; and what were the corresponding numbers for the same period in 1969 and 1970.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

Approximately 52 million coins were produced under subcontract for the Royal Mint during the first five months of 1971. The corresponding figures for 1969 and 1970 are 109 and 50 million respectively.