CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The seven-sided, 50 pence (65 US cents) coin and are embossed with the January 31 date and “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations”, the Treasury said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -A rare coin celebrating the UK leaving the European Union has sold for more than a thousand times its original value on eBay, and there are still millions in circulation.

Detailed explanation-3: -“The Royal Mint released 10, 001, 000 of the 50p into circulation as well as minting a range of collectible versions. “Coin collecting remains a very popular hobby in Britain and people take a lot of enjoyment from finding ‘special’ designs in their change.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 50p coin will feature the King on one side, and on the reverse a design that originally appeared on the 1953 Coronation Crown. It includes the four quarters of the Royal Arms, depicted within a shield.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) held a referendum to answer the question: “Should the UK remain a member of the EU, or leave the EU?” By a margin of 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) - commonly referred to as ‘Brexit’.