The thought of making a profit sounds pretty good right now with money like the rarest 50p coin to ever exist previously selling for way more than face value. It's common for rare coins to rack up some extra cash so be sure to always keep an eye on your change.
Now we spotted a popular 50p coin sell for a good load of money on eBay – and you could have one in your pocket. In recent years, eBay has become a common place to sell rare coins, although the 'sold' listings can paint you a better picture on realistic price tags. And in this case, the 50p coin flogged for £115, a good 230 times more than face value. So do you have this coin?
The Kew Gardens 50p coin is highly desirable among collectors. In a previous TikTok video by the @CoinCollectingWizard, he revealed the coin is deemed one of the rarest in UK circulation.
He said the coin can "sell for big money" and certainly worth keeping tabs on in your collection.
As for the eBay listing, one lucky seller managed to bag a huge profit, after it sold for £115 on August 11. In the description, it read: "The product is a genuine and rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin from the United Kingdom.
"This collectible coin features a specific design related to the Kew Gardens theme, making it a unique addition to any coin collection.
"With no certification but originating from Great Britain, this circulated coin holds historical and monetary value for collectors interested in British decimal coins from the era of Queen Elizabeth II."
Everything You Need To Know About Kew Gardens 50p Coin:
The Kew Gardens 50p coin was introduced to celebrate the botanical garden's 250th anniversary in 2009. Created by Christopher Le Brun, it features the famous Chinese Pagoda at the London venue with a decorative leafy climber twining in and around the tower.
According to the Royal Mint, many people would start their journey into coin collecting because of the Kew Gardens 50p. It boasts a mintage of 210,000 and has become one of the most talked about pieces in the coin-collecting community over the last few decades.
The Royal Mint said: "Demand for 50p coins was not high when the coin was released into circulation, which explains the low mintage of the piece.
"There have been reports of circulating and commemorative editions of this coin selling for much more than its face value, which has only increased its appeal to collectors."
It was the rarest 50p coin in the UK until the arrival of the Atlantic Salmon 50p coin in 2023. This was introduced to highlight His Majesty King Charles III's passion for conservation and the natural world.
Meanwhile in November 2023, the Atlantic Salmon became the first of these eight new designs to enter circulation.
If you suspect you own a rare coin, the first and most crucial thing you must never do is clean it. By touching the coin, it can quickly lower its value so you should seek advice from a professional before you do anything drastic.