Lots of people don't use coins anymore. However if you do, you might have more value in your pocket than you thought! Some coins are worth a lot more than what they be pay for. There are rare and unique coins in circulation which, should you come across them, can give you a brilliant bonus in your bank account. Where do you start? What coins to look for that are worth money? What are the most valuable UK coins that you could come across? Let's delve into the world of the most valuable British coins.
What Makes A Coin Valuable?
We often look at the coins in our pockets as only being worth what we can pay for them with. If you want a coffee you might hand over a couple of pound coins. You might give your kids a 50p piece for doing some chores. When you get a handful of change from a Chinese takeaway you might drop a couple of twenty pence coins into the tips jar on the counter. The types of valuable UK coins we're going to be on the lookout for are rare. They might be specially minted coins for a specific occasion or perhaps there were only so many of a certain design created. How do you fancy turning a 50p coin into thousands of pounds?
What Are The Most Valuable Coins?
There are lots of coin collectors out there who want to get their hands on the most valuable British coins in circulation. There has been a lot of change to the money we have in our hands recently, with the introduction of a polymer notes rather than paper and our normal £1 coin changing to get rid of the fakes. The following list are what coins to look for that are worth money. You could sell a 20p piece for £50 or even turn 2p into £500! The most wanted is the 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin which is valued at £3k! What would you do with that money?
- 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin (valued at £3,000)
- 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence (valued at £1,500)
- 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin (valued at £500)
- 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin (valued at £485)
- 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin (valued at £170)
- 2008 ‘Undated 20 Pence Coin (valued at £50)
You might get excited upon finding a Mrs Tittlemouse 50 pence piece. Keep your hat on though because even the beloved Beatrix Potter characters don't drum up too much value. It is worth 8 times what you can buy with it though, being valued at about £4. There are huge wins to be had, as well as coins that look fancy but can probably be found in every other pocket in your town.
As you can see, it is well worth checking those coins you currently have in your pocket. It's also worth double checking old wallets and even down the back of the sofa. I bet you start looking at two pence pieces on the street in a different way. If you didn't pick them up before, you will now! If they aren't worth anything, pop them in a charity box instead!
Where To Sell Your Most Valuable British Coins?
If you come across one of these most valuable British coins, where do you sell it? There might be a valuation on said coin however you need a buyer to see the real money! Well, you can use online auction sites like eBay. Be sure to put a reserve price on it though, so it doesn't go for less than you are happy with. You can also attend coin fairs or go direct to coin collectors and dealers. Maybe it's something you could get into yourself? If you think that these rare coins will go up in value, why not invest in one yourself? In ten years time, it could be worth a small fortune!
