U.K. to Destroy Commemorative 50p Coins in Brexit Meltdown

Treasury says it still plans to make coins after EU departure
Chancellor Javid planned millions of coins to mark Brexit

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By Jess Shankleman and Alex Morales

October 28, 2019 at 7:58 PM UTC

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October 28, 2019 at 10:16 PM UTC

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Thousands of 50-pence coins minted to commemorate Brexit on Oct. 31 will be melted down after Prime Minister Boris Johnson accepted an extension from the European Union, two people familiar with the matter said.