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Estimated Coins in Circulation

Estimated number of coins in circulation as at 31.03.2008

Denomination Face Value (£m) Number of pieces (m)
£2 624 312
£1 1,470 1,470
50 pence 410 820
20 pence 463 2,315
10 pence 163 1,630
5 pence 189 3,780
2 pence 132 6,600
1 penny 109 10,900
Total 3,560 27,827

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