![A handout photo released by Britain's HM Treasury in London on January 24, 2020, shows the obverse, or back, of a new Brexit-themed 50p coin, that will go into circulation on January 31, the day that Britain will leave the European Union.
Britain calls time on almost half a century of European Union membership this week, striking out alone in a historic move that has bitterly divided the country. Ten million new commemorative coins are also being minted, bearing the words "Peace, Prosperity and friendship with all nations". - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HM TREASURY " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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The new Brexit-themed coin that goes into circulation on January 31 when Britain leaves the European Union on January 31. AFP/HM Treasury
The new Brexit-themed coin that goes into circulation on January 31 when Britain leaves the European Union on January 31. AFP/HM Treasury
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