· Written by Connor Jones, Editor
2020 Brexit 50p Value: Standard, Silver, Gold & the 2019 Rarity
The 2020 Brexit 50p — full title "Peace, Prosperity and Friendship with All Nations" — entered circulation on 31 January 2020, the day the UK formally left the European Union. Mintage 10,001,000 — one of the more-common modern commemoratives. The genuine collector tier sits in the silver proof, silver piedfort and gold variants from the Royal Mint collector packs. This guide covers every variant, current realised prices, the 2019-dated rarity that mostly never left the Mint, and how to spot fakes.
Last updated: 4 May 2026
In brief. Standard 2020 cupronickel: £1-3 circulated, £3-8 BU.
2020 silver proof: £55-90 sealed. 2020 silver piedfort:
£110-180. 2020 gold proof (mintage 2,020): £800-1,400.
2020 gold piedfort (mintage 700): £3,000-4,500. The 2019-dated specimens
that escaped pre-melting (under 50 known): £5,000-10,000+ at auction.
Brexit 50p prices by variant
| Variant | Mintage | Issue price | Current realised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 cupronickel circulation | 10,001,000 | Face value | £1 – £3 |
| 2020 BU (Royal Mint card pack) | ~80,000 | £10 | £5 – £15 |
| 2020 silver proof | 25,000 | £65 | £55 – £90 |
| 2020 silver piedfort | 5,000 | £120 | £110 – £180 |
| 2020 gold proof | 2,020 | £945 | £800 – £1,400 |
| 2020 gold piedfort | 700 | £1,920 | £3,000 – £4,500 |
| 2019-dated escapee | <50 | n/a | £5,000 – £10,000+ |
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up to £250
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up to £234
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2020 Brexit 50p worth?
The 2020 circulating Brexit 50p — full title "Peace, Prosperity and Friendship with All Nations" — trades at £1-3 in everyday circulated grade and £3-8 in BU. The mintage was 10,001,000 (large enough to be common in change). The collectable variants are the silver proof (around £55-90), silver piedfort (£110-180), gold proof (£800-1,400) and the gold piedfort (very limited mintage, £3,000-4,500 at auction).
Was there a 2019 Brexit 50p?
Sort of. The Royal Mint had struck around 1 million 2019-dated Brexit 50ps for the original 29 March 2019 departure date. When Brexit was delayed, the Mint melted the entire batch — an unusual move. A handful of 2019-dated specimens did escape to private hands (estimated under 50 pieces) and have realised £5,000-10,000 at auction when they appear. The 2019 Brexit 50p is a true modern rarity but virtually all examples seen on eBay are fakes or replicas; authenticate before paying anything substantial.
When was the Brexit 50p released?
The official release date was 31 January 2020, the day the UK formally left the European Union. The coin entered circulation immediately. Royal Mint commemorative variants (silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof, gold piedfort) had been pre-sold to subscribers ahead of the launch and shipped on or around the 31 January date.
Is the Brexit 50p rare?
No, the standard cupronickel 2020 Brexit 50p is one of the more common modern commemoratives with a mintage of just over 10 million — comfortably in circulation supply. The silver and gold variants from the Royal Mint collector packs are the genuine collectibles. The 2020 silver proof had a mintage of 25,000; the silver piedfort 5,000; the gold proof 2,020 (a deliberate matching number); the gold piedfort 700.
How can I tell if my Brexit 50p is silver?
Three checks. Weight: the cupronickel weighs 8.0 g, the silver proof 8.0 g (silver and cupronickel are coincidentally close in density). Edge milling: all the Royal Mint variants have the same heptagonal shape. Finish and packaging: the silver proof has mirror-finish fields with a frosted-cameo design and arrived in a Royal Mint clamshell case with a Certificate of Authenticity. A loose 2020 Brexit 50p without packaging is virtually certain to be the cupronickel circulation issue.
Why is one side of the Brexit 50p inscribed "Peace, Prosperity and Friendship with All Nations"?
The phrase was chosen by HM Treasury (then Chancellor Sajid Javid) and is a deliberate echo of an inscription that appeared on the 1701 Anglo-Scottish Act of Union medal struck under Queen Anne. The wording was meant to project a positive, outward-looking message at the moment of EU departure. The full obverse legend reads "Peace, Prosperity and Friendship with All Nations · 31 January 2020" with the date appearing on the design itself for the first time on a UK 50p.
Should I keep my Brexit 50p?
Yes, but as a historical keepsake rather than an investment. The standard cupronickel circulating issue won't appreciate meaningfully because mintage is high. Sealed Royal Mint silver proofs and silver piedforts hold value within 10-15% of issue and may slowly appreciate over decades as supply dwindles. The gold proof and gold piedfort are the genuine investment-grade pieces — CGT-exempt as legal tender, with limited mintage and gold-floor protection.
Where can I sell a Brexit 50p?
For circulated examples (worth £1-3): combine with other coins in a date-run lot on eBay rather than selling individually. For sealed Royal Mint silver proofs / piedforts: eBay UK with sold-listings cross-check, or a BNTA-member dealer for outright purchase. For gold variants: consider professional grading at PCGS, NGC or CGS UK before sale; consign to a UK auction house (Spink, Baldwin's, London Coins) for the strongest realisation. See our where to sell rare coins UK guide for venue commission tables.
Is there a Brexit £2 coin or sovereign?
A 1 Sovereign Brexit gold variant exists in our catalogue (issued 2020) — a private mint pattern rather than a Royal Mint mainstream issue. There was no £2 commemorative for Brexit. The 2020 50p is the only mainstream Royal Mint Brexit coin entering circulation; gold-only variants of the same design exist at the bullion / collector tier.
Are Brexit 50ps frequently faked?
The 2019-dated specimens are heavily faked because the legitimate ones are worth thousands and sub-50 of them exist in private hands. Treat any "2019 Brexit 50p" listing under £500 as a counterfeit; legitimate specimens trade five figures and only through major auction houses with provenance. The 2020 cupronickel version is too common to be worth faking. The silver and gold variants are occasionally faked — check weight, fineness markings on the original presentation card, and prefer slabbed examples for high-value purchases. See our how to spot fake British coins guide.
How does the Brexit 50p compare to the Kew Gardens 50p?
Different category. The 2009 Kew Gardens 50p (mintage 210,000) is the most famous low-mintage modern UK 50p and trades at £100-280 even in everyday grade. The 2020 Brexit 50p (mintage 10 million) is roughly 50x more common and trades at face value to £3 in circulated condition. The Brexit 50p is a historical-event keepsake; the Kew Gardens is a true modern rarity. See our dedicated 2009 Kew Gardens 50p guide for that piece.
Can I still find a Brexit 50p in change?
Yes — with a mintage of 10 million, Brexit 50ps remain in active circulation across the UK in 2026, though their share has declined gradually as people pull them for keepsake collections. Empty your change jar before buying any individually; you'll typically find one or two in a few weeks of normal cash use.