§ Ms LawrenceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans Her Majesty's Government have to issue any new commemorative coins. [47674]
§ Mr. Gordon BrownHer Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to approve my recommendation that a crown piece should be issued in 1999 in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.
The memorial crown will be available from banks and post offices at its face value of five pounds by 1 July, the anniversary of the birthday of the Princess. In addition, collector versions in base and precious metal will be placed on sale from early in the year.
The proceeds arising from the issue of this coin will go towards the development and implementation of the proposals announced by the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Committee in their preliminary advice to HM Government published today. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.