Before you dismiss your spare change as insignificant, take a moment to check – you could be sitting on a fortune!
You may have coins sitting around at home that are worth far more than their face value – some could even make you a small fortune.
While many of us think of spare change as just that, certain rare coins are highly sought after by collectors, and some can fetch eye-watering sums at auction. So, if you’re looking to cash in, it might be worth digging out your old coin collections and seeing if you’ve got any hidden treasures.
TikTokker @coin.collecting.wizard has shared which four coins to look out for. The value of coins isn’t just determined by their age, but by their rarity and unique history. If you happen to have one of these elusive pieces, you could be sitting on a small goldmine. Here are four rare coins that could make you a lot richer than you think.
The 1933 penny – worth around £130,000
The 1933 penny is perhaps the most famous rare British coin. Struck in limited quantities, it’s estimated that only six or seven of these pennies exist today. This rare penny has fetched around £130,000 at auction, making it one of the most valuable pennies in existence.
The 1983 new Pence two-pence – worth £1,000
A mistake on the 1983 two-pence coin could see you £1,000 richer. The term “new pence” was phased out in 1982, but a small number of two-pence pieces were accidentally minted with the old inscription in 1983. Because of their rarity, these coins can now sell for around £1,000 each. If you’re lucky enough to have one, it’s well worth checking its value!
The Aquatics 50p error coin – up to £2,000
The Aquatics 50p, part of the 2012 London Olympics coin collection, features a swimmer beneath the water’s surface. However, a printing error meant some coins were issued with watery lines crossing the swimmer’s face, creating a rare variation. Only around 600 of these error coins were released before the design was corrected, making them highly valuable. If you have one, it could be worth up to £2,000!
The Kew Gardens 50p – up to £6,800
The Kew Gardens 50p is one of the rarest British coins in circulation. Minted in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens, only 210,000 were produced. As a result, the Kew Gardens 50p can sell for upwards of £150 in its regular form, with the limited edition gold-proof version recently fetching an astonishing £6,800 at auction.
