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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Look out for 'one of the rarest' UK coins ever struck worth £1,000
This coin must feature a specific error to make it especially valuable An expert has urged Brits to keep an eye out for 'one of the rarest' UK coins ever produced. This highly-sought after two pence piece could be worth as much as £1,000 to collectors. The coin is still legal tender as it was minted in 1983. However, it must bear a specific error to be especially valuable. The minting error can be found on the coin's reverse side (tail side) if it has the inscription "new pence" instead of the standard "two pence". This phrasing was typical post-decimalisation but should have been changed in 1982. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard, explained more. He said: 'The 1983 'new pence' 2p coin is one of the rarest decimal coins ever struck, worth over £1,000 to collectors. In 1983 the Royal Mint had already changed the reverse legend [words written on a coin] from 'new pence' to 'two pence' back in 1982. "However, a small number of 2p coins dated 1983 were accidentally struck with the old 'new pence' inscription.' But he warned that these coins will only be in circulation if someone opened a special collector set. He continued: 'These coins were not issued for general circulation and are believed to have been included only in a few special collector set making them extremely scarce. 'If you find one with the date 1983 and the words 'new pence' rather than 'two pence' you may be holding a coin worth a four figure sum. Just don't forget that it is only the year 1983 and it must say' new pence' instead of 'two pence'. 'If you follow these simple rules it will help. Good luck you're going to need it.' As stated on the Royal Mint's website: "In 1983 a small number of 2p coins were mistakenly struck with the wording 'new pence' on the reverse. These coins were produced to brilliant uncirculated quality - a standard higher than ordinary circulating coins - and were included in special sets intended for collectors. "Since there are relatively few coins with the date 1983 and the inscription 'new pence' in circulation, they may well have a value higher than face value to a collector. "The Royal Mint is, however, unable to comment on the value of any individual coin and we would recommend that you should consult a coin dealer." At the time of reporting, an example of the 1983 new pence coin could be found on eBay for £998.58, and another for £2,499.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- 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.'
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Check your wallets for three rare £1 coins worth more than £500
An expert has revealed the valuable rare £1 coins Brits need to look out for An expert has called on Brits to look out for three scarce £1 coins that could command a value significantly exceeding their face value. Collectively, these coins might get you upwards of £500. In a TikTok video, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard, who boasts more than 250,000 followers, highlighted the potential worth of these coins that you might have at home. He explained: "The valuable £1 coins you need to look out for. Pay attention to the details. The last one is unbelievable." He first pointed out that a particular 2016 pound coin could fetch up to £60. This coin is distinguished by its "nations of the crown" design, the Daily Record reports. On the coin's reverse (the tail side), there's an illustration featuring an English rose, Welsh leek, Scottish thistle, and Northern Irish shamrock sprouting from a crown. While standard versions of this coin are merely valued at £1, it becomes a collector's item if it displays a tiny emblem on the reverse. He elaborated: "This is a new pound coin from 2016. "And what you need to look for is a small floral symbol at the bottom left of the coin just above the letter 'E'. Here is a better example so you can see it. If you find this, then it's rare as only 9,850 were minted." Another uncommon coin from 2016 was also mentioned. He stated: "Next is an old round pound coin from 2016 with the shield design. "With a mere 38,000 of these coins struck, it's considered rare and currently holds a value of about £30 to collectors. Just remember the date needs to be 2016." This represented the final iteration of the traditional circular £1 coins produced in Britain prior to the launch of the 12-sided version. The concluding coin featured in his compilation is particularly precious, as it has reportedly fetched approximately £500 at sale. This is another nations of the crown design mentioned above. Whilst this coin dates from 2016, there is a minuscule mistake that references the year 2017. The specialist explained: "But you will need a magnifying glass to find this error. Some of the 2016 coins were minted with the wrong micro engraving of 2017, making this super rare and valuable to coin collectors. "So check around the edge of the coin for the date 2017. And if you find this error, then it has been known to sell for around £500."
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Look out for three rare £1 coins worth over £500
An expert explained how to spot these highly sought-after coins An expert has urged Brits to keep an eye out for three rare £1 coins that could be worth far more than their face value. Combined these pieces could fetch more than £500, In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained how valuable these coins, which you could have at home, could be to collectors. Speaking to his more than 250,000 followers, he said: 'The valuable £1 coins you need to look out for. Pay attention to the details. The last one is unbelievable.' Firstly he explained that a specific pound coin from 2016 could be worth £60. The design of the coin is known as the 'nations of the crown' coin. On the reverse side of the coin (the tail side) you will see an English rose, Welsh leek, Scottish thistle, and Northern Irish shamrock emerging from crown. Ordinary versions of this coin are worth no more than £1. It is only rare and valuable if it bears a small symbol on the reverse side. He continued: 'This is a new pound coin from 2016. And what you need to look for is a small floral symbol at the bottom left of the coin just above the letter 'E'. 'Here is a better example so you can see it. If you find this, then it's rare as only 9,850 were minted. The next rare coin is also from 2016. He said: 'Next is an old round pound coin from 2016 with the shield design. 'Only 38,000 of these coins were minted, making it rare and worth around £30 today to collectors. Just remember the date needs to be 2016.' This was the last version of the old-style round £1 coins created in the UK before the introduction of the 12-sided coin. The final coin on his list is especially valuable, as it has been known to sell for around £500. This is another example of a nations of the crown design as mentioned above. While this coin is from 2016 there is a tiny error that mentions the year 2017. The expert added: 'But you will need a magnifying glass to find this error. 'Some of the 2016 coins were minted with the wrong micro engraving of 2017, making this super rare and valuable to coin collectors. So check around the edge of the coin for the date 2017. 'And if you find this error, then it has been known to sell for around £500.'
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Two UK coins in circulation that could be worth more than £3,000
An expert shared two specific details that make these coins especially valuable Brits have been told to look out for two highly-sought after coins that are still in circulation. These pieces combined could be worth more than £3,000 to collectors. At first glance these coins may appear ordinary but two small features make them especially valuable. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard shared two coins to spot. Firstly, he explained more about a 50p coin from 2011. This piece was created to mark the 2012 London Olympics. Known as the aquatics coin, it depicts a swimmer on its reverse side - also known as the tail side. He said: 'The aquatics 50p coin from the 2011 London Olympic series is one of the rarest and most sought after 50p coins among collectors thanks to a striking error on an early version.' However, it is only the version in which water lines are seen over the swimmer's face that is valuable. He continued: 'The design which features a swimmer in water originally showed lines of water crossing over the swimmer's face. 'This was quickly corrected by the Royal Mint with later coins showing the swimmer's face clearly without lines over it. Only a small number of the original 'lines over face' coins were released into circulation before the change, making them extremely rare and highly valuable, with examples selling for hundreds or even thousands of pounds at auction. 'If you're lucky enough to find one in your change, it's definitely worth holding on to.' In August last year an example of this coin sold at online auction for £3,766. Next, the expert alerted his followers to a valuable 20p coin. This coin is particularly unusual due to the fact it does not show its date year of 2008. He said: 'The famous undated 20p coin is a rare and valuable error from 2008, caused when the Royal Mint accidentally struck some coins with the new obverse front showing the Queen's head alongside the old reverse back design of the Tudor Rose, which didn't include a date. 'As a result these coins were released into circulation without any date at all making them Britain's first undated circulating coin in over 300 years. It's estimated that around 200,000 of these slipped into circulation.' This rare 20p coin can be sold for around £50 on average, although they do sell for much higher. One was sold £203 in March this year and another fetched £172 in the same month.
