HC Deb 18 May 1971 vol 817 c243W
35. Mr. David James

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in order to improve further the new currency, he will now either introduce a larger new 50p piece or have a hole bored in the centre of the existing one, or adopt both of the above courses.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

No; my impression is that the coin has proved acceptable to the public.