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

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  • Treasury says it still plans to make coins after EU departure
  • Chancellor Javid planned millions of coins to mark Brexit
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Source: H.M. Treasury

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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.