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Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- 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.'
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Antiques Roadshow's Bunny auctions off rabbit collection in Newbury
Antiques Roadshow expert Bunny Campione returned to the rostrum for the first time in decades to start the sale of her prized rabbit collection, which sold for about £24, sale at Special Auction Services in Newbury, Berkshire, included a rare 1906 Steiff wool plush Peter Rabbit, which sold for £7, was gifted to Campione after it was found in a bin in Athens, Greece, and had been expected to fetch between £4,000 and £6, said she "thoroughly enjoyed" selling off some of the items and was "thrilled with all the results". The wool plush was sold to a UK-based private collector. Other highlights included Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, produced by Dean's Rag Book Co., which was sold for £3, was bought by a Singapore-based collector, who was not put off by minor damage that was caused by Campione's pet rabbit. "I was absolutely delighted to have started the auction off – and although things have changed rather a lot since I was last on the rostrum, I thoroughly enjoyed myself," she said."I was thrilled with all the results, particularly my favourite Peter Rabbit, and amazed that the bids were from as far away as Singapore and the United States."Daniel Agnew, Special Auction Services' toy, doll and teddy bear expert, said the auction was "the most fun I have had in an auction for years".He added: "Bunny taking the first part of her lots was highly entertaining. We achieved some amazing prices and it was a pleasure to find homes for her collection." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The 5 forgotten items hiding in your attic that could be worth £11,000 including unwanted family junk sitting in a box
WHETHER it's a mega pile of books, your kids' toys or random bits and bobs, your attic is likely full of items that you don't use anymore. If you've spent decades chucking stuff in cardboard boxes rather than throwing it away or donating it, you might've been building a gold mine valuable items without knowing it. 3 You could be sitting on a gold mine without even knowing it Credit: Getty 3 Some of the old items in your attic could be worth more than a whopping £11,000 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 As well as vintage jewellery, it's worth checking if you have any antique clocks hiding in the old junk box Credit: Getty From rare coins to old furniture, a new study has revealed five often-forgotten items in your storage that could actually make you a small fortune. So, if you're looking to monetise your next clearout, here are some of the goodies to look out for. Rare coins – £11,670 Before you exchange that jar of spare change, make sure you go through it - this is because you very well may find special coins that collectors would be willing to pay a pretty penny for. Rare 50ps are particularly valuable. According to research from home insurer Homeprotect, they go for an average price of £11,670 on eBay. In fact, one Benjamin Bunny 50p was recently listed for £20,000 – £19,999.50 more than its legal tender was worth. Earlier this year, a particularly rare version of a Beatrix Potter 50p coin went up for an eye-watering £25,086.72. A coin's condition – and whether it has any errors – can increase its value, so when the original owner realised that there was a a bit of metal poking out of Peter Rabbit's foot, they realised they could be onto something, Metro reported. Vintage jewellery – £7,277 Whether it's a ring or a necklace, many choose to hold onto inherited or vintage jewellery for its sentimental value. However, if it's something that's just gathering dust, it could be time to let go - especially as true vintage pieces tend to fetch a whopping £7,277 on average. One particularly pricey piece – a Platinum Blue Sapphire No Heat Sri Lanka 18K Diamond Ring – recently sold for an astronomical £18,000. Spot a Rare £1 Coin Worth Up to £500: The Key Details Every Collector Should Know Rings from Tiffany and Co. also tend to pick up a decent sum at auction, with one previously raking the owner in just over £4,000. Antique furniture – £6,485 Sure, it's unlikely you have forgotten about some larger pieces of furniture – but you may not know what you have, and there's pretty good money in antique pieces if you're willing to do some research. Mid-century designers are highly sought after amongst collectors, with one set of four chairs from Borge Mogenson cashing out £8,000, while a Robert Mouseman wardrobe raked in close to £6,000. Works from earlier eras are also just as valuable, with 18th-century furniture being a firm favourite. At the start of 2025, one Boulle-style dining set fetched £8,000, and a fabulous mahogany bookcase took home almost £5,000. 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. Clocks – £2,671 Before smartphones took over, most homes had an actual clock to tell the time with – and millions of us still remember the sound of its ticking. As a general rule, the older the clock, the bigger the profit – but on average, antique timepieces make a sum of around £2,671. A unique look or prestigious maker helps too: one Art Nouveau Italian Baroque grandfather clock recently went for nearly £4,000, while a red lacquer longcase clock from Thomas Bell London took home more than its contemporaries at £3,450. Vinyl records – £4,000 Are you a huge fan of music and are hoarding old vinyl up in the attic? You could be sitting on a rare piece of history without even being aware of it. It's no secret that original pressings from big bands such as The Beatles are worth huge sums of cash, with one gold label vinyl copy of Please Please Me fetching more than £4,000. That's not all though. The Velvet Underground & Nico's iconic collaboration – featuring a yellow banana on the cover designed by the late artist and film director Andy Warhol – sold for £6,747, and a rare promo copy of Bob Dylan's 1966 double album Blonde on Blonde went for just over £3,000. Released by record companies before the rest of the world has access to them, promo copies are seen as particularly valuable – and they typically go for 50% more than a standard pressing.
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
The 5 forgotten items hiding in your attic that could be worth £11,000 including unwanted family junk sitting in a box
WHETHER it's a mega pile of books, your kids' toys or random bits and bobs, your attic is likely full of items that you don't use anymore. If you've spent decades chucking stuff in cardboard boxes rather than throwing it away or donating it, you might've been building a gold mine valuable items without knowing it. 3 You could be sitting on a gold mine without even knowing it Credit: Getty 3 Some of the old items in your attic could be worth more than a whopping £11,000 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 As well as vintage jewellery, it's worth checking if you have any antique clocks hiding in the old junk box Credit: Getty From rare coins to old furniture, a new study has revealed five often-forgotten items in your storage that could actually make you a small fortune. So, if you're looking to monetise Rare coins – £11,670 Before you exchange that jar of spare change, make sure you go through it - this is because you very well may find special coins that collectors would be willing to pay a pretty penny for. Rare 50ps are particularly valuable. According to research from home insurer Homeprotect, they go for an average price of £11,670 on eBay. read more on money In fact, one Benjamin Bunny 50p was recently listed for £20,000 – £19,999.50 more than its legal tender was worth. Earlier this year, a particularly rare version of a Beatrix Potter 50p coin went up for an eye-watering £25,086.72. A coin's condition – and whether it has any errors – can increase its value, so when the original owner realised that there was a a bit of metal poking out of Peter Rabbit's foot, they realised they could be onto something, Vintage jewellery – £7,277 Whether it's a ring or a necklace, many choose to hold onto inherited or vintage jewellery for its sentimental value. Most read in Fabulous However, if it's something that's just gathering dust, it could be time to let go - especially as true vintage pieces tend to fetch a whopping £7,277 on average. One particularly pricey piece – a Platinum Blue Sapphire No Heat Sri Lanka 18K Diamond Ring – recently sold for an astronomical £18,000. Spot a Rare £1 Coin Worth Up to £500: The Key Details Every Collector Should Know Rings from Tiffany and Co. also tend to pick up a decent sum at auction, with one previously raking the owner in just over £4,000. Antique furniture – £6,485 Sure, it's unlikely you have forgotten about some larger pieces of what you have, and there's pretty good money in antique pieces if you're willing to do some research. Mid-century designers are highly sought after amongst collectors, with one set of four chairs from Borge Mogenson cashing out £8,000, while a Robert Mouseman wardrobe raked in close to £6,000. Works from earlier eras are also just as valuable, with 18th-century furniture being a firm favourite. At the start of 2025, one Boulle-style dining set fetched £8,000, and a fabulous mahogany bookcase took home almost £5,000. How to spot valuable items COMMENTS by Consumer Editor, 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. Clocks – £2,671 Before As a general rule, the older the clock, the bigger the profit – but on average, antique timepieces make a sum of around £2,671. A unique look or prestigious maker helps too: one Art Nouveau Italian Baroque grandfather clock recently went for nearly £4,000, while a red lacquer longcase clock from Thomas Bell London took home more than its contemporaries at £3,450. Vinyl records – £4,000 Are you a huge fan of music and are hoarding old vinyl up in the attic? You could be sitting on a rare piece of history without even being aware of it. It's no secret that original pressings from big bands such as That's not all though. The Velvet Underground & Nico's iconic collaboration – featuring a yellow banana on the cover designed by the late artist and film director Released by record companies before the rest of the world has access to them, promo copies are seen as particularly valuable – and they typically go for 50% more than a standard pressing.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Rare 20p coin sells for more than 622 times its face value on eBay – here's how to check if you have one
SILVER LINING Rare 20p coin sells for more than 622 times its face value on eBay – here's how to check if you have one Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RARE 20p coin with a highly unusual error has sold on eBay for a whopping 620 times its face value. The Royal Mint coin carries an error as a result of a weak strike during the minting process. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A rare undated 20p coin released in 2008 by mistake when the new design was introduced (stock photo) This makes it extremely valuable for collectors. It comes after a rare Peter Rabbit 50p coin recently sold on the online market place site for more than 5,000 times its value. Described as 'very nice and interesting' coin, the 20p piece inspired a mini bidding war among collectors, prior to selling for almost £125. The description of the listing on eBay said: 'Striking machines are set so that the dies have a limited travel, this is done to stop the dies crashing into each other in the absence of a coin. 'It's my understanding that this coin was struck on a badly set machine, or a trial piece used in set up. 'Only the higher raised detail of the dies connected, which make the lower details of the coin. Therefore, lower fields are shiny and well formed, but raised detail is absent. 'These higher unstruck areas show the correct dull and marked finish of a pre struck coin as a result of the polishing process. 'The coin clearly shows the round nature of 20p blanks prior to being struck. A very nice and interesting error coin indeed.' The coin collected 13 bids, before selling for 622 times its face value for £124.48. The 20p Coin you should check for What makes a coin valuable? 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. 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, such as the 20p coin above. 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. How to sell a rare coin If you have managed to get your hands on a rare coin, there are a few ways you can go about selling it. Online platforms such as eBay, Facebook marketplace, or trading apps can be easy to use – but there are risks. Scammers may try and target sellers with this trick – they'll say they are keen to purchase the item and ask for money upfront for a courier. They have no plan on collecting the item and are only using the courier to grab free cash. When buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace it's advisable to meet up in person – make sure this is a safe space and avoid payment links. Many sellers will choose to handle cash when meeting to limit the risk of scams. To ensure the ultimate safety you can sell rare coins at an auction. This can be done through The Royal Mint's Collectors Service which has a team of experts who can help you authenticate and value your coin.
