PUBLISHED: 10:35 17 August 2020 | UPDATED: 10:45 17 August 2020 Adrian Zorzut A new 50 pence at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Pontyclun, Wales, during production of the new 50p Brexit coin, which bears the inscription ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’ and the date the UK leaves …
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