| Number of shares 000s | Ordinary shares £m | Share premium £m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January 2009 | 809,276 | 202 | 2,505 |
| Issue of shares – share option schemes | 1,523 | 1 | 7 |
| At 31 December 2009 | 810,799 | 203 | 2,512 |
| Issue of shares – share option schemes | 1,878 | – | 12 |
| At 31 December 2010 | 812,677 | 203 | 2,524 |
The ordinary shares have a par value of 25p per share (2009: 25p per share). All issued shares are fully paid. All shares have the same rights.