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Daily Mirror
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rarest 50p coin with 200k in circulation – and it's worth hundreds more than face value
You could own this special 50p coin which is believed to be the rarest of them all. It might be worth hundreds more than face value if you're able to find one in your pocket... Whether you're an avid collector of rare coins or not, certain designs are certainly special with some 50p pieces worth an absolute fortune. It's always good to check your stash as coins featuring errors or have low mintage are highly desirable among collectors. Now one expert unveiled the "rarest 50p coin" ever which is worth hundreds more than face value. So do you have the 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coin lurking in your pockets? TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard, who boasts 254,100 followers on the platform, revealed all you need to know as he asked fans: "Do you know the rarest 50p?" He continued: "You can find this worth £80. About 160 times its face value is the 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coin." He revealed how the 50p coin features a portrait by Martin Jennings of His Majesty King Charlies III, but it has no privy mark which is the rarest standard circulating 50p ever issued. "Only the version dated 2023 and lacking the small crown privy mark found in annual sets is truly rare circulated pieces with this design entered everyday use and now command collector interest," he explained. "According to collectors and sale trackers, recent eBay transitions for this coin have fetched £70-£80, with some reports even reaching more depending on condition and demand." Speaking about the 2023 dated Atlantic Salmon coin, he claimed: "If yours does not have a Tutor Crown privy mark, it's worth £80, not the version sold in mint sets which is more common and typically worth less." The @CoinCollectingWizard also told us exclusively: "The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin has quickly become one of the most sought-after coins in UK circulation. "With a mintage of just 200,000, it's now officially rarer than the famous Kew Gardens 50p, which had a mintage of 210,000." Back on October 7, 2024, it was announced only 200,000 of the 2023 Salmon Atlantic 50p coins had entered circulation the previous year, less than half of the original estimated amount. According to Change Checker, this essentially means just one in 335 people in the UK could have the chance of bagging one of these special 50p coins. A recent poll also found 30% of people surveyed were lucky enough to find a 2023 Salmon 50p in their change. Meanwhile, at the beginning of each year, The Royal Mint issues an Annual Coin Set which usually includes five commemorative coins from the year ahead and a full set of definitive coins dated that year. But the Salmon Atlantic 50p coins issued as part of the 2024 and 2025 Annual Sets will not enter circulation or feature the privy mark on the obverse.
Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Three Beatrix Potter 50p coins to find in your change that are worth £60
These commemorative coins could be highly-sought after by collectors depending on which ones you have An expert has urged people to keep an eye out for three 50p coins currently in circulation that could be worth far more than their face value. These pieces could fetch up to £60 when sold to collectors. The coins in question are all part of a series to commemorate the works of author Beatrix Potter. They feature images of some of her most beloved characters, including Peter Rabbit and Tom Kitten. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained what to look for. He told his followers to look out for the Flopsy Bunny, Benjamin Bunny, and Jemima Puddle-Duck coins. 'Beatrix Potter 50p coins you can find in your change,' he said. 'Let's find out what they are worth.' He first revealed why the Flopsy Bunny coin is so sought after. 'The Flopsy Bunny 50p came out in 2018 and only 1.4 million are out there in your change,' he continued. 'If you find this coin it's worth £5. There are rumours that there is a rare whisker error worth more but this isn't true but hey, five quid for a 50p coin is still a bonus.' Next, he explained that you need to find an error on your Benjamin Bunny coin for it to be particularly valuable. He said: 'The Benjamin Bunny 50p is one of the easiest coins to find in your change. 'But did you know there is a rare error version known as a rotation error worth around £40?' He shared how to spot it. 'If you flip the coin over and the Queen's head isn't straight then you have found it and can easily sell this coin to a collector,' he said. Finally, the Coin Collecting Wizard alerted his followers to the Jemima Puddle-Duck coin. He added: 'The Jemima Puddle Duck is one coin collectors always want to find even though 2.1 million are out there it's always one of the hardest 50p coins to find. And due to this it's now worth around £8. 'If you find this one and if it was brand new then you can easily get around £15, everyone loves this little duck.' Experts at Change Checker detailed all the different Beatrix Potter coins you can find. They said: 'The Royal Mint released five coins marking the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter and designed by Emma Noble in 2016 and they were the Beatrix Potter Anniversary 50p, Peter Rabbit 50p, Jemima Puddle Duck 50p, Mrs Tiggy Winkle 50p, and Squirrel Nutkin 50p. Of these releases Jemima Puddle-Duck had the lowest minted figure at 2,100,000 and can cost around £11 to pick up on the secondary market. 'Due to their success, The Royal Mint released a further four 50p coins and these were Peter Rabbit 50p, Tom Kitten 50p, Jeremy Fisher 50p, and Benjamin Bunny 50p. This increase in popularity had an effect on the mintage figures with Tom Kitten being the least at 9,500,000 and Benjamin Bunny having the most at a whopping 25,000,000. 'A further four Beatrix Potter 50p coins were released in 2018 and these were Peter Rabbit 50p, Flopsy Bunny 50p, Mrs Tittlemouse 50p, and The Tailor of Gloucester 50p. With the exception of Tailor of Gloucester, the other 3 coins were the lowest mintage of the series. With Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny being the lowest with 1,400,000 and Mrs Tittlemouse at 1,700,000.'
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Rare coin released just two years ago sells for £70 after week-long bidding war – is one lingering in YOUR change?
Plus, we share easy tips to spot rare coins COINING IT Rare coin released just two years ago sells for £70 after week-long bidding war – is one lingering in YOUR change? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RARE coin released just two years ago has sold for 140 times its face value after a week-long bidding war. The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p was sold for £72.09 to one lucky punter after fighting off offers from 26 other bidders. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The coin was sold for over £70 on eBay Only 200,000 of these coins have entered circulation, making it one of the rarest coins in the UK. And previous research by Change Checker found only around one in 335 people in the UK could have the chance of snagging one. To spot this coin look on the tails side of the piece for an Atlantic salmon leaping from the waves. The front features a portrait of King Charles III. And you could get more for than £72.09 for the valuable coin. In December last year, a seller paid £85 for the piece on eBay. More recently, in June, one punter paid £97 for the coin after beating 28 others in a bidding war. But a coin is only worth what bidders are willing to pay for it. In May, one buyer scooped up the coin for £47 after fighting off offers from 21 other bidders. Last month one seller managed to flog the coin for £61 after 11 bidders tried to get their hands on it. Olympic Aquatics 50p coin error The Atlantic Salmon 50p is not the only rare coin in circulation. The 2009 Blue Peter piece also recently sold for £180 after 21 bids. It was released in 2009 ahead of the London Olympic games in 2012. The coin features someone doing the high jump on one side, a design created by eight-year-old Florence Jackson from Bristol. The final design was chosen from over 17,000 entries as part of a Blue Peter competition. Elsewhere, the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p was recently sold £110. How to spot rare coins and banknotes Rare coins and notes hiding down the back of your sofa could sell for hundreds of pounds. If you are lucky enough to find a rare £10 note you might be able to sell it for multiple times its face value. You can spot rare notes by keeping an eye out for the serial numbers. These numbers can be found on the side with the Monarch's face, just under the value £10 in the corner of the note. Also, if you have a serial number on your note that is quite quirky, you could cash in thousands. For example, one seller bagged £3,600 after spotting a specific serial number relating to the year Jane Austen was born on one of their notes. You can check if your notes are worth anything on eBay, just tick "completed and sold items" and filter by the highest value. This will give you an idea of what people are willing to pay for some notes. But bear in mind that yours is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. This is also the case for coins, you can determine how rare your coin is by looking a the latest scarcity index.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Rare coin released just two years ago sells for £70 after week-long bidding war – is one lingering in YOUR change?
A RARE coin released just two years ago has sold for 140 times its face value after a week-long bidding war. The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p was sold for £72.09 to one lucky punter after fighting off offers from 26 other bidders. Only 200,000 of these coins have entered circulation, making it one of the rarest coins in the UK. And previous research by Change Checker found only around one in 335 people in the UK could have the chance of snagging one. To spot this coin look on the tails side of the piece for an Atlantic salmon leaping from the waves. The front features a portrait of King Charles III. And you could get more for than £72.09 for the valuable coin. In December last year, a seller paid £85 for the piece on eBay. More recently, in June, one punter paid £97 for the coin after beating 28 others in a bidding war. But a coin is only worth what bidders are willing to pay for it. In May, one buyer scooped up the coin for £47 after fighting off offers from 21 other bidders. Last month one seller managed to flog the coin for £61 after 11 bidders tried to get their hands on it. The Atlantic Salmon 50p is not the only rare coin in circulation. The 2009 Blue Peter piece also recently sold for £180 after 21 bids. It was released in 2009 ahead of the London Olympic games in 2012. The coin features someone doing the high jump on one side, a design created by eight-year-old Florence Jackson from Bristol. The final design was chosen from over 17,000 entries as part of a Blue Peter competition. Elsewhere, the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p was recently sold £110. How to spot rare coins and banknotes Rare coins and notes hiding down the back of your sofa could sell for hundreds of pounds. If you are lucky enough to find a rare £10 note you might be able to sell it for multiple times its face value. You can spot rare notes by keeping an eye out for the serial numbers. These numbers can be found on the side with the Monarch's face, just under the value £10 in the corner of the note. Also, if you have a serial number on your note that is quite quirky, you could cash in thousands. For example, one seller bagged £3,600 after spotting a specific serial number relating to the year Jane Austen was born on one of their notes. You can check if your notes are worth anything on eBay, just tick "completed and sold items" and filter by the highest value. This will give you an idea of what people are willing to pay for some notes. But bear in mind that yours is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. This is also the case for coins, you can determine how rare your coin is by looking a the latest scarcity index.
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Can you spot the rare coins worth up to £1,127 – how many do you have in YOUR wallet?
We have hidden five rare coins in the below picture worth a total of £1,127 BURIED TREASURE Can you spot the rare coins worth up to £1,127 – how many do you have in YOUR wallet? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CAN you spot these rare coins that could be worth up to £1,127. In the picture below we can all see a range of loose change, but do you know which coins could be worth hundreds of pounds? Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Can you spot the rare coins worth a total of £1,127 A coin is usually regarded as rare if a limited amount of the piece was released to the public or if it has an unusual marking or error. These features can drive up demand from sellers, meaning they may be willing to pay a high price for it. What is a rare coin? Coins are only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it - but some are rarer than others. This is to do with how many coins have been produced, those with lower mintages are usually worth more money. Error coins - which are ones that have mistakes - are also worth more because they are rare. You can check how rare a coin is by looking at Change Checker's Salacity Index latest scarcity index. The next step is to take a look at what has been recently sold on eBay or a recent auction. Experts from the coin collecting website recommend looking at "sold listings" to be sure that the coin has sold for the specified amount rather than just been listed. People can list things for any price they like, but it doesn't mean they will sell for that amount. You can scroll to the bottom of the story to see which coins are rare and below we explain each one - and how much they could be worth. Five 50ps that could earn you thousands 2002 Commonwealth Games £2 coin Northern Ireland - £29.16 7 The 2002 Common Wealth coin is a rare find In 2002, four different designs of this £2 coin were created to commemorate the Commonwealth games. But the Northern Irish version is the rarest with research by Change Checker revealing on 485,000 in circulation. To spot this coin, look for a moving figure holding a banner above their head and the flag of Ulster. Finding this rare £2 coin could help you fetch nearly £30. One seller managed to flog the coin for £29.16 in April after 13 bids. 1983 'New Pence' Error 2p 7 1983 New Pence error coin can be sold for over £700 This coin minted in 1983 has become extremely valuable due to an error made during its redesign. That year, The Royal Mint had begun transforming the "new pence" coin into the "two pence". But a number of these coins were struck with the old "new pence" inscription. These coins can be found in old commemorative sets, such as the Great British 1983 Coin Collection released by Martini & Rossi. Condiment maker Heinz also released a similar set which included the coin. These sets can sell for hundreds of pounds on eBay. On May 11, one of the sets produced by Martini & Rossi was flogged for £721.25 after 46 bids. Atlantic Salmon 50p - £132 7 The coin is one of the rarest pieces in the UK Research by Change Checker found only 200,000 of these coins have entered circulation, making it one of the rarest coins in the UK. To spot this coin look for a portrait of Charles III on the front, while the back of the coin will show an Atlantic salmon leaping from the waves. The group said only around one in 335 people in the UK could have the chance of snagging one. And it appears collectors are prepared to pay a pretty penny for one of these coins. On June 22, one of these coins sold for £132.08. Kew Gardens 50p - £140 7 The Kew Gardens coin is a rare find To spot this coin, look for a leafy fine on the reverse of the coin wrapped around a Chinese pagoda. The front of this design will feature an image of the late Queen Elizabeth II. There will also be the engraver's initials, Ian Rank-Broadley. Around 210,000 of these coins are in circulation making you very lucky if you stumble across one. Recently one of these coins was sold on eBay for £140 after 28 bids. 2008 undated 20p coin - £56 7 The coins is missing a date making it a rare find What you need to look for is a 20p coin that is missing the 2008 date on the "heads" side. Usually coins are dated on the "tails" side but that year, the Royal Mint decided to move the date to the opposite side. A manufacturing error by the Royal Mint in 2008 meant that only around 250,000 coins were printed with this unique error. But spotting this error could help you fetch up to £56, according to recent bidding activity on eBay. 7 The coins that are circled red are the most valuable Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
