HC Deb 16 March 1971 vol 813 c290W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the Mint do not sell sets of decimal coins for 1971 to coin collectors.

Mr. Higgins

Sales of decimal sets have now been discontinued but sets were sold through the banks from June, 1968, until 10th February, 1971. It is a well established practice to charge more than the face value for coins issued in a special pack.