The chancellor originally ordered production of the celebratory coins in advance of the original departure date of 31 October.
originally ordered production of the celebratory coins in advance of the original departure date of 31 October.
But the Brexit delay meant around a million coins had to be melted down and the metal put aside until a new exit date was confirmed.The new coins bear the inscription"Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations" and the date the UK officially leaves the EU - 31 January 2020. As he unveiled the 50p coin, the chancellor said:"Leaving the European Union is a turning point in our history and this coin marks the beginning of this new chapter."Around three million Brexit coins will enter circulation around the UK from Friday, with a further seven million to be added later in the year.
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