HC Deb 26 October 1990 vol 178 cc334-5W
Sir John Wheeler

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate by denomination the number of coins in circulation in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Maples

The estimated number of coins in circulation in the United Kingdom, by denomination, at 31 March 1990 is:

Denomination Coins (million)
£1 911
50p 676
20p 1,295
l0p 1,510
5p 2,320
2p 3,500
1P 5,600