Rare 50p coins that are worth a fortune – with one fetching up to £150
17.05.2024 - 13:23
/ ok.co.uk
Some 50p coins could be worth a pretty penny, and it's not just the spare change you might find down the back of the sofa that could have you cashing in. We've all got those random coins scattered around our homes, from piggybanks to that catch-all dish by the front door.
Take a closer look, and you'll see each coin boasts a unique design on its reverse, reflecting the year it was minted or if it's part of a special collection. For numismatists (that's coin collectors to you and me), certain designs are like gold dust.
And if you happen to have one of these rare gems in your possession, you could be quids in by auctioning it off on platforms like eBay. But how do you know which coins are the collector's Holy Grail? Well, don't fret a coin guru has spilled the beans on the four elusive 50p pieces to keep your eyes peeled for. In a viral TikTok video by @uk.coin, a chap reveals: "If you're down the shop, you're at the bank, you're at work, or wherever, these are just some coins to look out for in your change that you can sell for a lot more than 50p on eBay or Facebook." He kicks off with a 2016 50p from the Beatrix Potter series, singling out the Jemima Puddleduck coin as one to watch.
He advises: "If you come across this coin in your change, list it on eBay. You'll probably get £8-£10. Why not? It's a 50p coin." The man pointed out a coin that is considered "one of the rarest in circulation", a triathlon-themed 50p from the series of coins celebrating London's 2012 Olympics.
He shared that on eBay, this coin may sell for "about a tenner". Although it's not grand, it sure beats its original worth of 50p. Next up, he presented another commemorative memento from the 2012 London Olympics, a coin which demonstrates the offside
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