39 years, it must be time for a review.
The value of 'copper' coins is now so low, maybe they should be removed from circulation.
Or maybe making 5p the minimum unit would be too inflationary. In which case maybe it's time to do away with 5 pence pieces & pennies (leaving 2p as the minimum monetary unit).
Whatever is to come, some will complain about it.
I don't mind, as long as we keep out of the Euro!