The latest Brexit crisis – Should there be an Oxford comma on the new 50p?

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Author Sir Philip Pullman has suggested boycotting the new 50p over the lack of an Oxford comma.

Here is the new coin:

The coin says:

“Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations.”

With an Oxford comma after the word prosperity it would be:

“Peace, prosperity, and friendship with all nations.”

What is your view? Personally I take the Vampire Weekend approach ‘Who gives a f*ck about an Oxford comma?’:

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The alternative 50p used for the main images can be found on Amazon.

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