HC Deb 21 November 1996 vol 285 c653W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what changes have occurred in the metal content of United Kingdom coinage in the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement. [4817]

Mrs. Angela Knight

From September 1992 onwards, all 1 p and 2p coins dated 1992 were made of copper-plated steel instead of bronze.