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The cash needed to be re-produced after Brexit was delayed
A commemorative 50p coin marking the UK’s departure from the EU has been unveiled by Chancellor Sajid Javid.
The cash bear the inscription “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” and the date of 31 January.
Mr Javid had first ordered manufacturing of the cash prematurely of the UK’s authentic 31 October departure date.
However the Brexit delay meant about 1,000,000 cash needed to be melted down and the steel put apart till a brand new exit date was confirmed.
‘New chapter’
About three million Brexit cash will enter circulation across the UK from Friday, with an additional seven million to be added later within the yr.
Mr Javid, who’s Grasp of the Mint, was given the primary batch of cash and can current one to Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week.
As a part of the launch of the coin, the Royal Mint will open the doorways of its south Wales HQ for 24 hours on 31 January (from 00:01 to 23.59) to let people strike their own commemorative Brexit coins.
Mr Javid mentioned: “Leaving the European Union is a turning level in our historical past and this coin marks the start of this new chapter.”
The European Parliament is anticipated to approve the Withdrawal Settlement on Wednesday, after the PM this week signed the treaty paving the way for the UK to leave on 31 January.