Brexit 50p

The Brexit 50p coin is a commemorative50p coin that was struck to mark the planned exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union ('Brexit') on 31 October 2019. The minting of the Brexit coin was ordered by Sajid Javid.^[1] A total of 10 million Brexit coins, each stamped with the date 31 October 2019, were planned to be minted.^[2][3] In late October 2019, with increasing doubts that Brexit would actually happen on that date, the minting of the coins was 'paused'.^[4]

1. Brexit 50p Royal Mint
2. Brexit 50p Coin
3. Brexit 50p Ebay

In late October 2019 it was announced that the coins would be recycled as the UK would not leave the EU on 31 October 2019.^[5][6] A Treasury spokesman said that a coin to mark Brexit will still be produced but that it would enter circulation after the UK has left the EU.^[5][6]

The coin is inscribed with a quote from Thomas Jefferson, 'Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations'.^[7] The lack of an Oxford Comma was criticised by some, including author Philip Pullman.^[8]

Relaunch[edit]

In December 2019 a new Brexit 50p coin was announced after the Conservative Party victory in the general election.^[9] Gold and silver versions of the coins were announced for collectors.^[9] In January 2020 Downing Street announced that the coins would start entering circulation on 31 January 2020.^[10]

References[edit]

1. ^Inman, Phillip (25 October 2019). 'Production of Brexit 50p coin paused amid exit uncertainty'. The Guardian. ISSN0261-3077. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
2. ^Association, Press (11 August 2019). 'Sajid Javid's plan to flood tills with Brexit 50p coins'. The Guardian. ISSN0261-3077. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
3. ^Hope, Christopher (7 October 2019). 'More than 10 million Brexit 50p coins to be minted - three times more than previously thought'. The Telegraph. ISSN0307-1235. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
4. ^'Brexit coins 'paused' amid uncertainty'. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
5. ^ ^ab'Brexit 50p coins to be 'recycled' after PM accepts extension'. BBC News. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
6. ^ ^abInman, Phillip (29 October 2019). 'Brexit meltdown: 50p coins with 31 October date to be recycled'. The Guardian. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
7. ^https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brexit-50p-coins-quote-american-founding-father-wf0cs8ldj
8. ^https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jan/27/brexit-50p-coin-boycott-philip-pullman-oxford-comma
9. ^ ^abWaterson, Jim (20 December 2019). 'All change: UK tries again with new 50p to mark Brexit date'. The Guardian. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
10. ^Helm, Toby (26 January 2020). 'Brexit: Heseltine says celebrations rub remainers' noses in it'. The Guardian. Retrieved 26 January 2020.

Commonly known as 'Brexit,' the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union officially took place on 31 January 2020. Withdrawal from the European Union 2020 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Price: £10.00 In Stock. Withdrawal from the European Union 2020 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin. For 2020 to observe Brexit and the Withdrawal from the EU, to mark this moment in history the Royal Mint is issuing a Limited Issue Brexit 50p Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold.

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• January 30, 2020
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To mark the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, The Royal Mint has produced a new commemorative 50p coin collection. The coin design features the words “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” and the date of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

The commemorative coins will be available in Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver proof and Gold proof editions. The coin will also feature on ten million 50p coins which will enter general circulation from the 31st January.

It is the fourth time that a commemorative coin has been produced to mark the UK’s relationship with the European Union. The Royal Mint produced a coin when the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973, created a design for the single market in 1992, and to mark the UK’s 25th anniversary of joining the EU in 1998.

Brexit 50p Royal Mint

The 50p coin will be available in Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver proof and Gold proof editions available to buy from 31st January, 2020

The Royal Mint Experience – offering an exclusive tour and opportunity to strike a commemorative coin

On Friday 31st January, The Royal Mint Experience will open for 24-hours – giving more visitors than ever before the opportunity to tour the site, and strike their own coin to mark the UK’s departure from the European Union. Tours for 31st January have now sold out; however, visitors will have the opportunity to strike this coin until 12th February. The Royal Mint Experience is based in South Wales, and tickets are available to book by calling 0333 241 2223 or visiting royalmint.com/experience.

A special ‘Strike on the Day’ Sovereign will also be available featuring a Portcullis mint mark

2020 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Brexit coin packaging

2020 UK 50p Silver Proof carton packaging Brexit coin

Withdrawal from the European Union 2020 United Kingdom 50p Gold Proof Coin

Withdrawal from the European Union 2020 United Kingdom 50p Gold Proof Coin in case left

Brexit 50p Coin

Withdrawal from the European Union 2020 United Kingdom 50p Silver Proof Coin
Brexit coin

2020 United Kingdom 50p Silver Proof Coin in Case RIGHT

Specifications

Historic Set

Brexit 50p Ebay

Sources: Royal Mint – NUMISMAG©