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reputations of the dependencies, the UK or the Crown. Where papers have

been referred to London there is nothing to suggest that delays caused by

close examination of proposals have damaged a particular programme.

The following are some of the possible courses of action

which could be studied and applied on a selective basis to meet the needs

of individual territories:-

(a) Issue no more numismatic coins

This is an extreme course if taken absolutely and not merely as

a temporary measure pending decisions about a modified policy

or pending the expiry of existing exclusive contracts.

However, there are one or two cases in which the risk already

taken by the issuing authority is unacceptable, and it could be

argued that that risk should not be increased.

(b) Issue fewer coins and/or at less frequent intervals

to

A less extreme and more desirable recommendation in order to

reduce certain unacceptable features of previous issues;

avoid increasing the redemption risk; and to enhance the

scarcity and thus the value of a territory's coins.

(c) Return to "traditional" issuing practices

This would mean confining coin issues primarily to mark

occasions which are genuinely "special".

(d) Provide for 100% cover for all numismatic coins issued

A complete safeguard against loss resulting from massive

redemptions can be provided only by the maintenance of a fund

providing 100% backing. This course would inspire the greatest

confidence, and it would at the same time provide a hidden

reserve for the issuing authority (on the assumption that

wholesale redemptions are unlikely).

(e) Provide for some cover against redemption but less than 100%

This course relies on an assessment of acceptable risk and on the

ability of a territory to achieve a particular level of cover.

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