Rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sells for £213.50 on eBay
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A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £213.50 on eBay after 18 bids, more than 400 times its face value.
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £213.50 on eBay after attracting 18 bids, realising more than 400 times its face value. The Royal Mint released only 210,000 copies of the coin to mark the 250th anniversary of London's Kew Gardens.
The reverse design, by Christopher Le Brun, features the famous Chinese Pagoda entwined with a decorative climber, alongside the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The coin has long been regarded as one of the most sought-after in modern British circulation.
The 50p piece has a diameter of 27.5mm, making it the largest British coin in circulation. Its heptagonal shape provides a distinct canvas for commemorative artwork. Low mintage figures combined with intense collector demand mean very few examples remain in everyday circulation.
Rarity serves as the primary factor driving collector demand and market prices. Coin condition also plays an important role, with well-preserved specimens securing higher prices. Collectors prize unusual design errors and striking flaws that escape the mint.
Sellers often turn to competitive online bidding on eBay to test market demand, while others prefer formal valuations from professional coin dealers. The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coin currently holds the title as the rarest 50p design in circulation.
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- Rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sells for £213.50 after 18 eBay bidsA rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.Basingstoke Gazette · 19 Oct, 10:41
- Rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sells for £213.50 after 18 eBay bidsA rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.Andover Advertiser · 19 Oct, 10:41
- Rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sells for £213.50 after 18 eBay bidsA rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.Romsey Advertiser · 19 Oct, 10:41
In this story: Kew Gardens · Royal Mint · Christopher Le Brun · Queen Elizabeth II · eBay
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