When does the bank of England commission the 2012 1p?

[RICH]

I want to get a bag of new 1p for my wedding favors but are the 1p coins out now? or when are they due for release?
Next question is where can I get a bag from? common sense would tell the bank but when visiting today they didn't know if they were released and told me they wouldn't get a full bag of new 1p. (Lloyds)
Any help would be great!

[gsr600]

you could try the Post Office.
they normally get bulk deliveries to their coin store from the Royal mint -
where P O bag it on a bullion counter - (I used to do it till 7 years ago)
Then they pass it to the P O counters when they order it.

[boxtops]

ask here http://www.royalmint.com/our-coins

[RICH]

Have just sent an email to the royal mint, cheers boxtops.
Couldn't find any info on the website about release dates, only for special edition coins.

[dzug2]

If none are needed they they may not release any at all

There's probably a fair case for withdrawing 1 and 2p coins altogether. If inflation resumes it will happen eventually

[factor-fiction]

Maybe there isn't aneed for any new 1p coins. They probably cost more than a penny to produce anyway

[joko]

do you mean like how some people have a bag of sugared almonds or something, you are giving people pennies?

dont mean to be rude but why would they want them? am i missing something?

[joko]

in answer, they dont release new coins every single year... there is no need to ...so there may not be any due out

[spudqueen]

..............I work in a Post Office and whilst we do get brand new pennies and 2 p coins in sometimes, I usually find that they have last years number on them!

[RICH]

@ JOKO - no mate, although we are in a double dip recession I am a bit more generous than giving my guests a penny as a wedding favor - they are to go with a themed scratch card and for novelty purpose I thought a lucky new penny the year of I got married would be a nice idea.

[joko]

ah i get you...yeh nice idea...good luck