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Western Telegraph
13 hours ago
- General
- Western Telegraph
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins 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 Have you seen one of these valuable coins? Let us know in the comments.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins 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 Have you seen one of these valuable coins? Let us know in the comments.
Powys County Times
a day ago
- General
- Powys County Times
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Have you got a stash of old coins that have seen better days? Like with anything, you might be wondering whether cleaning them up will get them looking their best. Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins 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
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins 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 Have you seen one of these valuable coins? Let us know in the comments.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
eBay seller near Bolton gets £157 for rare and 'most sought-after' 50p coin
While coins are being used less nowadays, thanks to the digital technology that means we can swipe and pay for our everyday essentials, having some cash can still be beneficial. Coins are also sometimes valuable, so it's worth checking what you have before spending them on your next purchase. In Manchester, an eBay seller received more than £157 when they listed a Kew Gardens 50p coin for sale. With 25 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 £157 in Manchester (Image: eBay) It was sold for £157.08, and the Royal Mint says '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.' Recommended reading: Check your change as seller near Bolton receives £129 for rare 50p coin Lancashire seller receives 92x face value for Royal Mint's most valuable 50p coin How to get your old coins valued - are you sitting on a fortune? 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 Have you seen one of these valuable coins? Let us know in the comments.
