U.K. to Mint Brexit Coins Months After Early Version Melted Down
- Some coins had already been made when extension was requested
- Money marked entry into EEC, rotating presidency of the EU
The new Brexit 50 pence piece coin.
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The U.K. will release about 3 million Brexit coins on Friday when the country officially leaves the European Union, marking the third version of the commemorative currency after the departure date was twice delayed.
The seven-sided, 50 pence (65 U.S. cents) coin are embossed with the Jan. 31 date and “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations,” the Treasury said in a statement.