Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Stop Minting 1p & 2p Coins
Closed
41 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop Minting 1p & 2p Coins (It's a waste of money!)
Minting 1p & 2p coins is a waste of money, they cost more to make than the metal they are made of.
Nothing costs this little anymore and some people throw these coins away. They are useless and pointless.
Nothing costs this little anymore and some people throw these coins away. They are useless and pointless.
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
16 Mar 2020
Closed
16 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.