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Brexit 50p coin: 'Phillip Hammond to announce commemorative piece'

Philip Hammond is set to unveil a commemorative Brexit coin, according to reports.

The chancellor will announce the details of the seven sided 50p piece on Monday in the budget.

He has issued an order to the Royal Mint advisory committee to draw up a design for the coin.

According to The Sun, it is expected to carry the words “Friendship With All Nations.”

The coin will be available from March 29, the day the UK leaves the EU.

Chancellor Philip Hammond is set to announce the coin later today (Jeremy Selwyn)

The news has had mixed reviews online with the hashtag #ThingsToBuyWithBrexitCoins trending on social media.

A commemorative 50p coin was created in 1973 when the UK joined the European Economic Community.

Another was created when the UK held the presidency of the EU in 1998.

Earlier this year, Royal Mail's spokesperson confirmed that the company had no plans to issue commemorative stamps to mark Brexit.

The creation of a stamp had been backed by Boris Johnson.

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