50 Pence Coins
European Union (Brexit) 50p coin

European Union (Brexit) 50p Coin

2020 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Circulating

Price Guide: £3.00

Issued on 31 January 2020, the day the UK left the European Union, this 50p carries no image - just the inscription "PEACE, PROSPERITY AND FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL NATIONS" and the date, in a plain typographic design intended to mark the moment without taking a side on the politics surrounding it.

An earlier version of a Brexit 50p, planned for an initial (and then postponed) EU exit date, was reportedly melted down without being released - only this 2020-dated version reached circulation, struck in large numbers, so it is common in change and worth close to face value; it remains a popular "modern history" coin for new collectors regardless.

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Specifications

  • Diameter27.30mm
  • Weight8.00g
  • CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
  • EdgePlain
  • Designer—
  • Obverse designerJody Clark
  • Mintage (circulation)10,000,000

Variants & values

Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.

Circulating strike

  • MetalCupro-nickel
  • Guide value£3.00

Mintage figures

VariantMintage cap (LCP)Mintage to date (MCM)
Circulating strike (general circulation) 10,000,000 —

The design

The reverse carries no image, only the inscription "PEACE, PROSPERITY AND FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL NATIONS" and the date 31 JANUARY 2020.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the European Union (Brexit) 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £3.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many European Union (Brexit) 50p coins were made?

10,000,000 were struck for circulation, according to Royal Mint mintage figures.

What year was the European Union (Brexit) 50p released?

It was first issued in 2020, released on 31 Jan 2020.

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