Rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sells for £117 on eBay
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 09:47 · Archive
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £117 on eBay after 13 bids on November 1, more than 200 times its face value.
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £117 in an eBay auction on November 1 after attracting 13 bids. The sale price represents more than 200 times the coin's face value. The listing described the coin as a 2009 Kew Gardens 50p, though its authenticity has not been independently verified.
The Royal Mint released the design in 2009 with a circulating mintage of 210,000 coins. The design commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The reverse depicts the Chinese pagoda, while the obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The Mint says low demand for 50p coins in 2009 contributed to the unusually small number struck that year.
The 2009 Kew Gardens edition ranks as the second rarest 50p by circulating mintage, behind the 2023 Atlantic Salmon. The rarity of a coin affects its market value, with fewer examples in circulation commanding higher prices. Condition also plays an important role, with well-preserved specimens typically worth more than worn examples.
Collectors seeking rare coins can use online auctions such as eBay to find buyers. Sellers can also seek a professional valuation, though a valuation does not guarantee a sale price. The 50p's heptagonal shape provides a distinctive canvas for commemorative artwork, measuring 27.3mm across.
How it is being reported
- Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBayA 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.NW Evening Mail · 2 Nov, 09:18
- Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBayA 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.Westmorland Gazette · 2 Nov, 09:18
- Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBayA 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.Whitehaven News · 2 Nov, 09:18
- Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBayA 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.Cumberland News · 2 Nov, 09:18
In this story: Royal Mint · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Queen Elizabeth II
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