Britain’s commemorative coins

The UK will release three million Brexit coins when the country officially leaves the European Union. The launch is third time lucky after two failed attempts at unveiling the commemorative currency


Brexit coin: Seven-sided 50 pence coin is embossed with January 31 Brexit day

In 2019, then Chancellor Philip Hammond planned coins to commemorate original March 29 Brexit day

When Brexit was delayed, Chancellor Sajid Javid produced one million coins stamped with October 31 departure date – these were melted down when Brexit was delayed

10 million Brexit coins will enter circulation


Britain uses 50 pence coins to celebrate national achievements

1998: Gold coin struck to celebrate 25 years since UK joined European Economic Community

1998: Gold coin issued to commemorate 50th anniversary of National Health Service

2004: Coin celebrating Roger Bannister’s record four-minute mile. 9,032,500 minted

2009: Just 210,000 coins are released to celebrate 250th anniversary of London’s Kew Gardens

2012: Royal Mint releases 29 different coins when London hosts Olympic Games

2019: Wallace and Gromit coin to mark 30 years of British animation comedy duo


Sources: Bloomberg, Royal Mint 
Pictures: Royal Mint 
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