HC Deb 28 October 1971 vol 823 cc439-40W
Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now announce details of the issue of souvenir sterling coin sets.

Mr. Higgins

As I have already informed the House, the Royal Mint is to strike sets of proof standard £.s.d. coins. Each set will contain eight pieces from the halfpenny to the half-crown. The sets will be sold by direct mail order and will cost £3 in the United Kingdom, including postage and packing. Initially, sales will be limited to three sets per person. Sales arrangements will be announced shortly. The rate at which orders can be fulfilled will depend on the demand.