The article discusses the resurfacing of two rare 50p Brexit coins that were mistakenly minted with the wrong exit date of October 31, 2019. Initially, about a million of these coins were melted down following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's extension request. However, two coins survived, now worth significant amounts. Gregory Edmund from Spink & Son auction house expressed excitement over this rare find, comparing it to a 'Charlie Bucket moment.' The piece also highlights The Independent’s commitment to accessible journalism, free from paywalls, emphasizing the need for community support.
Ever since the official London Gazette notice for the 2019 Brexit 50 pence has existed, I have wondered if survivors of the one million cancelled coins would one day surface.
Given the extremely stringent security at the Royal Mint, to suddenly have two examples survive, and be available for study at the same time, is a unique opportunity.
This truly feels like my Charlie Bucket moment discovering the numismatic Golden Ticket.
Around a million of the special coins to mark the planned Brexit day of 31 October 2019 were melted down and recycled after then prime minister Boris Johnson was forced to seek an extension by Parliament.
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