HC Deb 17 December 1981 vol 15 c221W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current intrinsic value of each coin of the Realm.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

[pursuant to his reply, 14 December 1981, c. 61]: It is not the practice to give information relating to production costs of the coins of the Realm that could be of commercial value to the Royal Mint's competitors.