10 million 'Brexit' fifty-pence-pieces entered circulation on January 31, 2020, after Britain triggered the transition period, marking its first step away from the the European Union.
Nine million 'Brexit' fifty-pence-pieces entered circulation on January 31, 2020, after Britain triggered the transition period, marking its first step away from the the European Union.
Downing Street reveals plans for a light show and a cabinet trip to the north as the Big Ben bonging brouhaha rumbles on.
Brexit Day celebrations to include flying Union flag from buildings and Big Ben bonging the moment UK leaves EU
12/01/2020
Ministers are preparing celebrations for 31 January but are wary of alienating Remainers.
Brexit 50p coins ordered once again despite Royal Mint having to destroy 1 million just months ago
21/12/2019
Boris Johnson’s government has ordered a fresh batch of commemorative Brexit 50p coins, months after a Brexit delay forced the Royal Mint to melt down some 1 million of the celebratory coins.
Limited edition Brexit 50p coins, dated 31 October 2019, are set to be shredded and melted down after the UK's departure from the EU was delayed by three months.
Decision over special-edition coins by Royal Mint comes as departure from EU is delayed.
Chancellor had pledged a tranche of new 50p pieces to mark the UK's anticipated departure from the EU on 31 October.
THE UK HAS “paused production” of the commemorative 50p Brexit coins that were minted with the date of 31 October, the Telegraph is reporting.
The much-touted special edition 50p coin to commemorate Brexit was still not in production with just 29 days before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU.
While businesses struggle with the red tape of no-deal planning, ministers are busy with commemorative coins.
Brexit 50p: Activists threaten boycott as treasury draws up plans for millions to enter circulation
11/08/2019
Prospective Lib Dem MP says she would return the coinage to the bank 'and ask them to swap it for a proper one'.