HC Deb 02 May 1996 vol 276 c619W
Mr. Matthew Banks

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans her Majesty's Government have to issue new commemorative coins. [28163]

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of decimalisation, the Royal Mint will issue 25, 000 sets of seven silver proof coins, up to and including the £1 coin. The coins will feature the 1996 designs and will be available as specially packaged sets.