SIR - Should the 1p and 2p coins be ditched? That is the question the Treasury is currently considering, based on a number of facts. Firstly, the one pence coin is now worth a third of what it was-less than the halfpenny when it was axed in 1984. Secondly, though there are huge numbers in the public domain, many are never used, being kept in jars, boxes, tins and piggy banks, to be 'changed' for pound coins or notes at banks. Thirdly, more people are apparently not using cash these days. Thus, it would provide savings to the Treasury, but would it push up prices to the customer?

The £50 note is also being considered for phasing out, as many people who draw larger sums at the bank prefer £20 and £10 notes. Many don't trust them. In fact, many shops refuse to take them. And, bearing in mind counterfeiting and the value located in one note, it's not hard to see why.

There might be sentimental sadness at the passing of the humble penny, but not the £50 note. In fact, I've never had one! But, times change and values of coins (and notes) have declined greatly in value. It could well finally be time up for coppers!

David Hornsby, West View Avenue, Wrose