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Daily Mirror
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- General
- Daily Mirror
Look out for these 5 coins in circulation worth over £3,000
You may not realise you could have a small fortune sitting in your wallet or coin jar. An expert has urged Brits to check their change for five of the rarest UK coins still in circulation. Collectively, these coins could be worth over £3,000 to collectors. When paying with cash, many of us are happy to use up whatever change we've got in our wallets or pockets without a second glance. However, it could be worth double-checking before parting with certain coins due to their potential value. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert who is known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained exactly what to look for. 'Most valuable coins you can find in your change revealed,' he said. The first coin he mentioned was a 50 pence piece from 2009. This coin features the image of the iconic pagoda at Kew Gardens on its reverse (tail) side. He said: 'Let's start with a 50 pence coin and of course it is the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p. This coin is so hard to find with only 210,000 ever released and is worth around £140 today.' Another 50p collectors 'want to get their hands on' is known as the Atlantic salmon. This coin is dated 2023. He continued: 'Even less were released than the Kew at 200,000. And if you find one of these in your change, you are looking at around £80.' However, it is only versions of this coin that is missing a tiny mark that is particularly sought after. 'But remember, it's only the one without a privy mark dated 2023 that is rare and valuable,' he said. Far more valuable is a specific £2 coin with an error. The expert said: 'Now, let's move on to a £2 coin and this one is known as the Lord Kitchener.' Minted in 2014 to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War, this piece features the image of Lord Kitchener on its reverse. To be particularly valuable it needs to be missing the words 'two pounds' on its heads side. The expert said this could make it worth more than £1,000. He then moved on to a 2p coin with an incredible value of £2,000. He said: 'This is the 'new pence' two pence coin from 1983 and whilst it is unlikely you would find this in your change, it is possible.' Instead of reading 'two pence' on its reverse side, it says 'new pence'. The Coin Collecting Wizard said: 'This coin from 1983 was in Royal Mint sets and a mistake was made with the words 'new pence' instead of 'two pence'. 'If you find it, keep it because it's valued at around £2,000.' Lastly he revealed that a 20p coin with no date could be valued at £50. He added: 'And finally, let's discuss a 20p coin with no date. If you find a 20 pence which was minted in 2008 but it has no date on the coin, then you have found a rare mule error 20p coin worth around £50.'
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Minor detail to spot on ultra-rare 1p coin worth £130,000 at auction – do you have one behind your sofa?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RARE penny could be the key to a fortune, if you're lucky enough to have one in your possession. The 1933 coin is one of the 10 rarest coins in the UK and is worth a whopping £130,000. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 One coin expert explained how this penny could bag you £130,000 Credit: TikTok /coincollectingwizard 4 The 1933 pre-decimal penny is one of the rarest in the UK Credit: TikTok /coincollectingwizard 4 Very few were made because it was not intended for general use Credit: TikTok /coincollectingwizard One avid coin collector shared his knowledge about the rare penny, including that there is only seven known to be in existence. The Coin Collecting Wizard on TikTok gave people an insight into what makes this penny so valuable. "This is the 1933 pre-decimal penny from the United Kingdom, so make sure you check your grandad's old coin collection and keep an eye out for this date," he said in a new TikTok, referring to the year 1933. "Do you have this coin from 1933. If so, you are rich?" He said that while "there are other dates to look out for too," of rare coins, none are "going to have the crazy value of the 1933 penny," and the reason for that is because there are only seven are known to exist. The reason there were so few is because this penny was not intended for general circulation. Instead, it was struck for ceremonial purposes, such as being placed under the foundation stones of important buildings. "So, if you find one, you are extremely lucky, but that doesn't necessarily mean there are no other dates to look for because there is," the Coin Collecting Wizard continued. Coin Collecting Wizard often posts about interesting coin facts on TikTok and in one video ran through the most valuable pennies. Speaking in the video, he urged viewers to "stop what you're doing and listen". Exact dates to spot on the 10 rarest 1p coins worth up to £200k He said: "Did you know there are old pennies worth thousands of pounds?" In some cases, the extremely rare 1p pieces have sold for a whopping £200,000. Bear in mind though, that you might not always get such a hefty amount for a rare coin. The design of the coin, its condition and whether or not the coin is in circulation also affects how much it could be worth. How to spot valuable items COMMENTS by Consumer Editor, Alice Grahns: It's easy to check if items in your attic are valuable. As a first step, go on eBay to check what other similar pieces, if not the same, have sold for recently. Simply search for your item, filter by 'sold listings' and toggle by the highest value. This will give you an idea of how much others are willing to pay for it. The method can be used for everything ranging from rare coins and notes to stamps, old toys, books and vinyl records - just to mention a few examples. For coins, online tools from change experts like Coin Hunter are also helpful to see how much it could be worth. Plus, you can refer to Change Checker's latest scarcity index update to see which coins are topping the charts. For especially valuable items, you may want to enlist the help of experts or auction houses. Do your research first though and be aware of any fees for evaluating your stuff. As a rule of thumb, rarity and condition are key factors in determining the value of any item. You're never guaranteed to make a mint, however. You can easily figure out how rare a coin is, by checking its mintage figures. This relates to how many coins were produced by The Royal Mint. If a coin has a low mintage, it means there's less in circulation and is therefore rarer and it could potentially be worth more than its face value. Either way, you'll want to keep an eye out for some in particular which can sell for big numbers. Plus sometimes specific details can determine how much the penny will sell for - such as if it has an error. 4 There are plenty of rare coins out there, you just have to know what you're looking for Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'Stop spending' your 20p coins to check for error worth £60
Around a quarter of a million of these coins were printed with a sought after error in 2008. An expert has urged Brits to 'stop spending' a certain coin without checking it, as they could be worth far more than their face value. This specific piece bears an error, making it valued at around £60 each. The coin in question was minted in 2008. However, thousands were made with an error that is highly sought after by collectors. This error means that the affected coins display no date on them. An expert known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained: 'Stop spending your 20p coins without checking them first because one from 2008 with no date is worth £60.' You would usually find the date of a 2008 20p coin on the reverse, or tails, side of the coin. He continued: 'Normally, the date on a 20p is on the reverse right under the crown. 'But in 2008, something strange happened. A small number of 20ps were minted with a new obverse - the shield side paired with the old reverse Tudor rose but neither side has a date. 'This is what we call a mule error. When mismatched dies are used and this one slipped into circulation without anyone noticing.' While these coins are 'rare' they're not 'impossible to find', the expert said. 'Normally, 20p coins have the date on the back, but if you check and there's no date on either side, you might be holding the rare one,' he said. 'These undated 20ps are rare but not impossible to find in average condition. They go for £60 plus. People are still finding them in their change even 15 years later.' On its website, the Royal Mint says: 'In November 2008, a number of 20p coins were incorrectly minted, resulting in the coins being undated. This problem affected less than 250,000 coins of the 136 million 20p pieces minted in 2008-09 and was due to the previous obverse (the 'heads' side) being used with the new reverse (the 'tails' side) design, meaning the year of issue did not feature at all. 'These coins remain legal tender and still have a face value of 20p.' At the time of reporting, a number of the 2008 error 20p coins were listed on eBay with prices starting at £73.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
2p coin worth more than £1,000 you may have in your change
These coins were created in error and are highly sought after by collectors An expert has urged people to 'flip' over their 2p coins to check for a specific phrase. Spotting coins with this wording could make them worth an impressive £1,000 - or even more. These coins are particularly sought after due to an error made by the Royal Mint when they were created. Produced in 1983 they incorrectly bear the words 'new pence' instead of 'two pence'. This is because all 2p coins struck between 1971 and 1981 were labelled 'new pence'. Although this was then changed to 'two pence' in 1982, some were made in error. In a video on TikTok, an expert known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard said: 'This is the one you want.' He told people to hold off spending the coin if you find it amongst your change. 'f you ever come across a 2p coin from 1983 with 'new pence' on it instead of 'two pence', don't spend it - you could be holding a rare minting error worth thousands of pounds,' he said. 'In 1983, the Royal Mint officially changed the wording from 'new pence' to 'two pence' - but a few coins slipped through the net with the old wording. 'These weren't meant for circulation, so finding on is a serious collector's win.' To ensure you don't accidentally spend one of these coins he offered some advice. The expert added: 'Top tip: Flip your 1983 2p coins and check the wording. If it says 'new pence' - you've struck treasure!' Also speaking on TikTok, experts at Change Checker estimated these coins could sell for around £1,000. They said: 'In 1982 the design of the 2p coin changed from saying 'new pence' to 'two pence'. 'However, some coins struck in 1983 used the old reverse die and therefore have the old inscription of 'new pence'. So you should check your new pence 2p coins for the date 1983 as it could fetch you up to £1,000.' The Royal Mint notes on its 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 this coin was listed on eBay for £2,499.95.
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Five rare UK coins worth more than £300
Five rare UK coins worth more than £300 - including an Olympics 50p An expert has urged Brits to look out for specific 50p coins that could be worth significantly more than their face value - and they could be in your pocket A man counting coins into a saving jar (Image: Andrew Olney/Getty ) A coin expert has encouraged Brits to rummage through their spare change for specific 50p coins that could be worth a collective sum of over £300. These coins are still in circulation and could fetch a pretty penny more than their face value. The Coin Collecting Wizard, a coin enthusiast, took to TikTok to share his wisdom. He pointed out five types of 50 pence pieces that could be particularly valuable, reports Lancs Live. "Have you ever actually spent the time to look at your 50 pence coins?" he queried. "Some have designs on them, making them valuable, you know. "Think all your coins are worthless? Think again. Some 50ps in your change, could be worth £20, £50, even £100. "Here are the ones to look out for." The first coin he showcased was, until recently, the rarest 50p coin in the UK. This 2009 coin features an image of the renowned pergola at Kew Gardens on its reverse side. The expert revealed: "First up, the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p." He explained why these are particularly desirable. "Only 210,000 were made - that's insanely low," he said. Article continues below According to the expert, these are currently worth £150 "or more". At the time of writing, several of these coins were listed on eBay with prices ranging from £230 to £280. He then advised people to look out for any Olympic 50p coins that were minted to commemorate the 2012 London games. He stated: "Next the Olympic 50ps from 2011." A staggering 29 designs were minted for this coin collection, each symbolising a different sport, with wrestling, judo and football coins topping the value charts. The Coin Collecting Wizard revealed that these could command prices between £15 and £25, noting: "These can sell for £15 to £25 and you might already have one in your drawer." He then highlighted the current rarest 50p piece, the 2023-minted Atlantic salmon, which bears King Charles III's portrait on the obverse. He remarked: "How about the rarest 50p at the moment, which is the Atlantic salmon? Only 200,000 have been released into circulation and are currently worth around £80, possibly more. So next time you get an interesting design on your 50 pence coin, hold on to it as it might just be rare." Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, said: "The releasing of mintage figures is an eagerly anticipated event among the coin collecting community – and this year is particularly exciting as we reveal the Atlantic salmon as the rarest 50p in circulation." She added: "For the first time in 15 years, the highly collectable Kew Gardens 50p loses its top spot as the rarest in circulation with the Atlantic salmon 50p splashing its way to number one. 2023 marked pivotal changes for the nation's coinage, including the introduction of coins celebrating King Charles III's coronation entering circulation. Article continues below "Finding these special designs, like the Atlantic salmon, in your change is a win for all collectors."
