The Bill would amend the Coinage Act 1971 to enable the Royal Mint to strike commemorative coins of one kilogram or more for the 2012 London Olympics.
The Coinage (Measurement) Act 2011 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 30 June 2010 and became an Act of Parliament on 3 November 2011.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament