§ Mr. Matthew BanksTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if Her Majesty's Government plan to issue any new commemorative coins. [7769]
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§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeHer Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to approve my recommendation that a Crown be issued in 1997 with new obverse and reverse designs to mark the 50th anniversary of the wedding of Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
It is not intended that these coins should go into general circulation although the coins will be available at most banks and post offices for £5 and special collectors' versions will be issued in precious metal and base metal. The coins will not be issued to the public until 1997.