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South Wales Argus
02-08-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Royal Mint's reveals 9 rarest £2 coins in circulation in UK
The Royal Mint's list of the rarest £2 coins in the UK include a number of commemorative Commonwealth Games coins from 2002, and a special commemorative First World War coin. While experts have urged everyone to check their change for another First World War inspired coin, which could be worth more than £500. Originally released in 2014 by the Royal Mint, the coin commemorates 100 years since the start of the First World War. The coin shows the face of Lord Kitchener who featured on the 'Your Country Needs You' posters. While a normal version of the coin will be worth no more than its face value of £2, a batch of the coins featured a rare error that boost their value for collectors. On some of the coins the words 'Two Pounds' are missing on the head side of the coin. According to experts at Coin Hunter, 5,720,000 of these coins are still in circulation but it appears to be 'very rare' to find one without a date. It isn't clear exactly how many of coins with an error remain in circulation but the first of its kind sold in March 2020 for £500. Recommended Reading: Coin Hunter experts said on Facebook: "Check your coins that feature Lord Kitchener. "If the heads side does not show 'TWO POUNDS' - you have an error that appears to be very rare." Royal Mint rarest £2 coins These are the 9 rarest £2 coins according to the Royal Mint, and their mintage. A Royal Mint spokesman said: 'It's been 27 years since the first UK £2 coins were struck for circulation, sparking a year of celebrations, but the coin's history actually stretches back to 1986 when the first commemorative UK £2 coin was struck for the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. 'This was the first time a sporting event had been commemorated on UK coinage. 'Although these coins have the same diameter as the post-1997 circulating £2 coin, they are single-coloured nickel brass and much heavier.'
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Royal Mint reveals the 9 rarest £2 coins with some worth more than £500
The 9 rarest £2 coins in circulation in the UK today have been revealed by the Royal Mint, while Brits are also being urged to keep an eye out for one extra-special edition that could be worth more than £500. The Royal Mint's list of the rarest £2 coins in the UK include a number of commemorative Commonwealth Games coins from 2002, and a special commemorative First World War coin. While experts have urged everyone to check their change for another First World War inspired coin, which could be worth more than £500. Originally released in 2014 by the Royal Mint, the coin commemorates 100 years since the start of the First World War. The coin shows the face of Lord Kitchener who featured on the 'Your Country Needs You' posters. While a normal version of the coin will be worth no more than its face value of £2, a batch of the coins featured a rare error that boost their value for collectors. On some of the coins the words 'Two Pounds' are missing on the head side of the coin. According to experts at Coin Hunter, 5,720,000 of these coins are still in circulation but it appears to be 'very rare' to find one without a date. It isn't clear exactly how many of coins with an error remain in circulation but the first of its kind sold in March 2020 for £500. Recommended Reading: Royal Mint 50p sells for 300 times face value on eBay this week - how to spot Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation in the UK today 'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot Coin Hunter experts said on Facebook: "Check your coins that feature Lord Kitchener. "If the heads side does not show 'TWO POUNDS' - you have an error that appears to be very rare." Royal Mint rarest £2 coins These are the 9 rarest £2 coins according to the Royal Mint, and their mintage. A Royal Mint spokesman said: 'It's been 27 years since the first UK £2 coins were struck for circulation, sparking a year of celebrations, but the coin's history actually stretches back to 1986 when the first commemorative UK £2 coin was struck for the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. 'This was the first time a sporting event had been commemorated on UK coinage. 'Although these coins have the same diameter as the post-1997 circulating £2 coin, they are single-coloured nickel brass and much heavier.' Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland 2002 – 485,500 Commonwealth Games, Wales 2002 – 585,500 World War 1 Royal Navy Fifth Portrait 2015 – 650,000 Britannia Fifth Portrait 2015 – 650,000 Commonwealth Games, England 2002 – 650,000 Commonwealth Games, Scotland 2002 – 771,750 Olympic Games Handover 2012 - 845,000 Olympic Games 2008 – 910,000 Olympic Games Handover 2008 – 918,000
Daily Record
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Coin collector issues £2 alert as he says value of one will 'blow your mind'
The Coin Collecting Wizard has shared the three most valuable £2 coins in a TikTok video, and one is worth a whopping £1,000 - but you'll need to find the rare error version Brits have been urged to check their pocket money for three rare coins - and one could 'blow your mind'. The rarest of these collectible pieces might bring in a £1,000, an expert says. However, you need to look out for specific years, and in one case, a sought-after error. In a video shared on TikTok, an expert called the Coin Collecting Wizard showed what to hunt for. He explained the three valuable coins to his more than 250,000 followers, reports Lancs Live. "Have you got any £2 coins?" he asked. "Check out these worth big money - the last one will blow your mind." First, he told viewers to look for a coin called the Commonwealth Northern Ireland. Because of an extremely limited mintage, this can be worth up to £65 in excellent condition. He explained: "This £2 coin known as the Commonwealth Northern Ireland is the rarest £2 coin you can find in your change. "With only 485,000 minted it is worth around £35 in uncirculated condition and £65 if brand new." This 2002 coin is one of four different designs, each showing a different flag for the four UK nations. The Northern Ireland variant displays the Northern Irish flag on the reverse (tails side), alongside a moving figure holding a banner. Next, he discussed the 2011 King James Bible coin. This coin features the opening words from the Book of John on its tails side. In the golden edge of the coin it reads "King James Bible" and "1611-2011". The expert continued: "Only 975,000 King James Bible £2 coins are out there in your change. Released in 2011 this is becoming scarcer to find but if you are lucky enough to find it then it is worth around £4 in circulated condition and £20 if brand new." Topping his list was the Lord Kitchener coin with a specific error. "£1,000 for this £2 coin," he exclaimed. "Yes, I told you this one will blow your mind. "This is the Lord Kitchener £2 from 2014 but you need to find a rare error version known as a mule error, which makes it worth a grand. If yours doesn't have the words 'two pounds' on the Queen's side then you have found the rare error." This coin marks 100 years since the start of the First World War. In February last year, an example of this coin fetched £1,000 at auction.
Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Check your change for three rare £2 coins in circulation worth over £1,000
There are three rare £2 coins that you should be on the look out for, as they could make you a small fortune if you find them in your pocket Brits have been urged to check their change for three rare coins worth far more than their face value. These pieces combined could be worth more than £1,000 to collectors. However, you need to make sure you look for specific years, and in one case, a sought-after error. In a video, uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard shared what to look for. He detailed the three valuable coins to his more than 250,000 followers. 'Have you got any £2 coins?" he asked. 'Check out these worth big money - the last one will blow your mind.' Firstly, he told people to look for a coin known as the Commonwealth Northern Ireland. Due to extremely low mintage figure, this can be worth up to £65 in good condition. He said: 'This £2 coin known as the Commonwealth Northern Ireland is the rarest £2 coin you can find in your change. 'With only 485,000 minted it is worth around £35 in uncirculated condition and £65 if brand new.' This 2002 coin is one of four different designs, each featuring a different flag for the four UK countries. The Northern Ireland version features the Northern Irish flag on the reverse (tail side), alongside a moving figure holding a banner. Next, he explained more about the 2011 King James Bible coin. This coin displays the first words from the Book of John on its tail side. In the golden rim of the coin it reads 'King James Bible' and '1611-2011'. The expert continued: 'Only 975,000 King James Bible £2 coins are out there in your change. Released in 2011 this is becoming scarcer to find but if you are lucky enough to find it then it is worth around £4 in circulated condition and £20 if brand new.' The final coin on his list is by far the most valuable. He explained how you can get £1,000 for a Lord Kitchener coin with a specific error. '£1,000 for this £2 coin,' he said. 'Yes, I told you this one will blow your mind. 'This is the Lord Kitchener £2 from 2014 but you need to find a rare error version known as a mule error, which makes it worth a grand. 'If yours doesn't have the words 'two pounds' on the Queen's side then you have found the rare error.' This coin commemorates 100 years since the start of the First World War. In February last year, an example of this coin sold at auction for £1,000.
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Brits told to check their wallets for three coins in circulation worth over £40,000
These coins need to feature specific dates or errors to be particularly valuable Brits have been urged to keep an eye out for three highly sought after coins. These pieces, that are still in circulation, could be worth more than £43,000 combined. However, each coin needs to have a specific feature or date to be particularly valuable. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard detailed what to look for. He highlighted the importance of the Brexit 50p coin, the Olympics aquatics 50p coin, and a Lord Kitchener £2 coin. The expert also explained what it is specifically you should be looking for. Firstly he shared that a certain 50p coin could sell for as much as £40,000. The coin minted to commemorate the date that the UK left the EU on January 31, 2020. But a number of these coins were produced prior to this date with what is now an incorrect date. This is because it had been planned that Brexit would take place the previous year. Therefore, the specific dates you want to find are March 29, 2019, or October 31, 2019. The reverse side of the coin (also known as the tail side) is easy to spot and features the phrase 'peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations'. On its obverse side (head side) you will see the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The expert said: 'This is the Brexit 50p coin from 2020. 'Now before you get excited it's actually a different date you are looking for. If your Brexit 50 pence says anything other than 31 January 2020, then you have found a super rare coin estimated to be worth £40,000.' Next, he shared how a 50p coin from 2011 could be worth £2,000. Known as the Olympic aquatics coin, this features the image of a swimmer. However, you want to find an earlier version of this coin where the lines representing water go over the swimmer's face. 'This one is 50 pence from 2011, part of the Olympics set you can find in your change,' he said. 'If you find this aquatics 50p but there are lines over the swimmers face then you have just found a rare first edition coin worth £2,000.' Finally, he revealed that a £2 from 2014 could be worth as much as £1,000. On its reverse side it features the image of Lord Kitchener to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War. But only an error version of this coin is valuable. He added: 'This is a two pound coin from 2014 known as the First World War Lord Kitchener. Again just like the other coins, you are looking for something different. 'If you were to flip this coin over and it doesn't have the words 'two pounds' on the obverse then you have found the rare mule error worth over £1,000.'
