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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Most valuable coins you can find in your change revealed – do you have one in your wallet?
RARE coins you might be carrying in your wallet could fetch prices of more than £1,000. If you have stashes of loose change lying around, it's worth checking to see if any of these rare finds are lurking in your collection. 3 3 One of the most sought-after coins wanted by collectors is the Kew Gardens 50p. Just 210,000 coins of this 2009 design were released into circulation - and almost all are in private hands according to The Royal Mint. But the lucky holders of these coins, which feature the Chinese Pagoda at Kew, could sell them for as much as £150 each. Another rare coin that could fetch £1,000 or more came into existence through a famous error on its wording. Dating the 1983, these 2p coins read "new pence" instead of "two pence" on its tails side. TikTok account coincollectingwizard says these decades old 2ps are "a very hard coin to find". The account advises collectors and coin enthusiasts to check their Royal Mint sets - or "even luckier" find one in their change - if they hope to source one. While the 1983 date on the coin is a sign to look out for, the key unique feature is that "new pence" writing on the reverse side. The rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation In addition, the ornate 2002-dated Commonwealth Games coins can also fetch a decent price. There are separate designs for each of the four countries of the United Kingdom - with the Northern Ireland coin being the rarest. The rarest version can go for around £35. The reverse of these coins shows a triumphant looking figure raising a banner over their head. It was minted to mark the Commonwealth Games hosted in Manchester in 2002. Among coins in circulation, 50p pieces are one of the most popular to collect. This is largely thanks their surface area, which gives them enough space to include new intricate designs. Errors that make a coin unique are likely to increase its value. The rarer the coin, the more sought after and valuable it will be to collectors.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Check your change as seller near Bolton receives £129 for rare 50p coin
Coins are more than just a bit of loose change in our pockets and purses – sometimes we can earn a small fortune from collecting them. Lots of people find rare and valuable coins and sell them on to try and make a few quid so it's worth checking what's lying around your home. An eBay seller in Manchester listed a Kew Gardens 50p coin and got £129.07 for it. With 13 bids, the coin which features the Kew Gardens pagoda with a decorative leafy climber twining in and around the tower, caused a mini-bidding war on the online auction site. The Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for more than £125 (Image: eBay) The Royal Mint said 'the Kew Gardens 50p is arguably the most sought-after' 50p coin and 'one of our most iconic and loved 50p coins'. It added that you might not get one in your change as they are so rare and often belong to collectors: 'Nothing gets people excited quite like this original 2009 design. Just 210,000 were released into circulation and with almost all of them in private hands, the chances of coming across one in your change are slim.' The Royal Mint explained: 'The venerable institution depicted on the Kew Gardens 50p coin is the nation's most famous royal botanical garden. 'The reverse design, created by Christopher Le Brun RA, features the famous Chinese Pagoda at Kew with a decorative leafy climber twining in and around the tower. 'Demand for the 50p denomination was not high at the time of release into circulation which explains the low mintage of this particular design.' The Kew Gardens 50p coin is currently the second most valuable 50p coin. Here is a list of the top 10 most valuable 50p coins, when they were made and how many were minted: Atlantic Salmon (2023), 200,000 Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000 Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500 Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500 Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500 Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500 Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000 Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000 Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000 Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500 The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas. Its 27.5mm diameter makes it the largest of any British coin, and allows space for decorative pictures. It has often been used to celebrate big events over the past 50 years of British history. Recommended reading: How to get your old coins valued - are you sitting on a fortune? Three 'rare' 50p coins in 'excellent condition' being sold by Bolton resident Britain's 'most sought-after' rare 50p coin listed by Bolton resident The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage (number of coins with each design made) being the fundamental attraction for collectors. Along with the design, other aspects of the coin which increase value are the condition of the coin and whether it has an error in its design. The way in which it is sold can also determine the coin's value - while some coin collectors will bid vast amounts of money on eBay or at auction, others opt for more robust valuations by selling via a coin dealer.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Rare 50p coin sells for 230 times its value at auction – detail to check in your change
COINING IT Rare 50p coin sells for 230 times its value at auction – detail to check in your change Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RARE 50p coin has sold for an astonishing £115 on eBay – that's 230 times its face value – and it might just be hiding in your spare change. The auction featured a genuine 2009 circulated Kew Gardens 50p in good condition. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Collectors go crazy for this design Credit: EBay 3 The Kew Gardens 50p is widely considered the holy grail of British coin collecting The coin attracted six bids before the hammer came down at £115. The sale took place online and has caught the attention of collectors across London and beyond, where coin fans are always on the lookout for rare finds. The Kew Gardens 50p is widely considered the holy grail of British coin collecting. Just 210,000 of these special coins were released into circulation back in 2009, making them the rarest 50p piece ever issued by The Royal Mint. With such low numbers, the odds of one turning up in your change are extremely slim – but not impossible. The reverse of the coin features a detailed image of the famous Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, with a leafy vine spiralling around the structure. The obverse shows the late Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Collectors go crazy for this design, and it's often the coin that sparks people's interest in the hobby. It even topped scarcity charts in the past and regularly sells for well above face value online. At the peak of its popularity, some sold for hundreds of pounds. Watch coin expert reveal the two rarest 50ps worth up to £195 face value- and key details to look for in change Another Kew 50p recently fetched £134.07 after 19 bids, while similar examples have gone for £79 depending on condition. As always, a coin is only worth what someone is willing to pay, but demand for this one remains high. It's worth noting that this 2009 version is the original and was actually put into circulation. A second version was released in 2019 as part of a commemorative set, but it was never intended for everyday use. The newer coin carries the same pagoda design but features a different portrait of the Queen and the 2019 date. Even the 2019 proof version can go for decent sums, one recently sold for £82 after 11 bids. But it's the original 2009 piece that collectors value most. The Kew Gardens 50p was launched to celebrate 250 years since the gardens opened in 1759. Today, the UNESCO World Heritage Site remains one of Britain's most iconic attractions, boasting treetop walkways, greenhouses, and historic buildings. Prices for rare coins can vary widely depending on interest at auction. But with this coin still commanding high prices, now could be a good time to cash in.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Rare 50p coin sells for 230 times its value at auction – detail to check in your change
A RARE 50p coin has sold for an astonishing £115 on eBay – that's 230 times its face value – and it might just be hiding in your spare change. The auction featured a genuine 2009 circulated Kew Gardens 50p in good condition. The coin attracted six bids before the hammer came down at £115. The sale took place online and has caught the attention of collectors across London and beyond, where coin fans are always on the lookout for rare finds. The Kew Gardens 50p is widely considered the holy grail of British coin collecting. Just 210,000 of these special coins were released into circulation back in 2009, making them the rarest 50p piece ever issued by The Royal Mint. With such low numbers, the odds of one turning up in your change are extremely slim – but not impossible. The reverse of the coin features a detailed image of the famous Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, with a leafy vine spiralling around the structure. The obverse shows the late Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Collectors go crazy for this design, and it's often the coin that sparks people's interest in the hobby. It even topped scarcity charts in the past and regularly sells for well above face value online. At the peak of its popularity, some sold for hundreds of pounds. Watch coin expert reveal the two rarest 50ps worth up to £195 face value- and key details to look for in change Another Kew 50p recently fetched £134.07 after 19 bids, while similar examples have gone for £79 depending on condition. As always, a coin is only worth what someone is willing to pay, but demand for this one remains high. It's worth noting that this 2009 version is the original and was actually put into circulation. A second version was released in 2019 as part of a commemorative set, but it was never intended for everyday use. The newer coin carries the same pagoda design but features a different portrait of the Queen and the 2019 date. Even the 2019 proof version can go for decent sums, one recently sold for £82 after 11 bids. But it's the original 2009 piece that collectors value most. The Kew Gardens 50p was launched to celebrate 250 years since the gardens opened in 1759. Today, the UNESCO World Heritage Site remains one of Britain's most iconic attractions, boasting treetop walkways, greenhouses, and historic buildings. Prices for rare coins can vary widely depending on interest at auction. But with this coin still commanding high prices, now could be a good time to cash in. 3
