Two rare Brexit 50p coins discovered, valued over £40,000 each

independent.co.uk

Two rare 50p Brexit coins, minted with the incorrect exit date, have been found. Only two are known to exist, despite around a million being melted down after the Brexit deadline was extended in 2019. These coins were originally created to mark the planned Brexit date of October 31, 2019. They were believed to have all been destroyed, but their recent discovery has sparked interest, with potential auction values exceeding £40,000. A numismatic expert has set up a hotline for anyone who may find additional coins. The coins have previously drawn attention for their controversial inscription, which lacks an Oxford comma.


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