Royal Mint reveals rarest 50p coins worth hundreds of pounds
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 08:32 · Archive
The Royal Mint has identified the rarest 50p coins in circulation, with some worth hundreds of pounds.
The Royal Mint has identified the rarest 50p coins currently circulating across the UK, with some worth hundreds of pounds depending on their rarity and condition. The 50 pence piece is the largest British coin in circulation, with a diameter of 27.5mm providing space for commemorative artwork. More than 70 variations have entered circulation since decimalisation in 1971.
Collectors focus primarily on mintage figures, which show the total number of coins struck for each design. The 2023 Atlantic Salmon design has the lowest mintage on record with 200,000 coins produced, followed by the 2009 Kew Gardens design with 210,000 coins. The Kew Gardens 50p, created to mark the botanic gardens' 250th anniversary, has an average resale price of £156.25 with peak auction sales exceeding £700.
Other notable rare coins include designs from the 2011 London Olympic Games such as wrestling, football, judo and triathlon coins, each with mintages near 1.1 million. The physical condition of a coin and the presence of any minting errors alter what buyers are willing to pay. Valuations vary depending on whether an owner sells directly through an online auction platform or consults a specialist coin dealer.
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- Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation todayThe Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.Echo (Basildon) · 17 Oct, 07:56
- Royal Mint’s rarest 50p coins including one worth hundredsThe Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.Colchester Gazette · 17 Oct, 05:00
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