Rare coins are currently causing a stir, with a variety of pennies making headlines recently.
It’s well-known that certain coins can fetch a hefty sum, such as the Atlantic Salmon 50p or a penny worth £140,000.
However, it’s not these elusive coins that are creating a buzz on social media these days. In fact, TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard believes there are other coins worth keeping an eye out for, including a £2 and 10p coin.
Do you have any of these tucked away in your pocket?
With a following of 211,000 on the platform, he recently posted a video which begins with someone showcasing their coin collection. He stated: “Not many people know this but there are rare coins you can actually find in your change.”
The user went on to say: “Here is a 10p with the letter A for the Angle of the North, and these coins were minted in 2018 and 2019. This is the rarest 10p you can find.”
He then discussed the Shakespeare £2 coin which was released several years ago. “The writing on the edge of this coin from 2014 should read ‘What a piece of work is a man’,” he explained.
“The Tragedies Era coins have the wrong inscription for King and country from the 2016 Army First World War Centenary £2 coin. This normally sells for around £30 plus today.”
Moving onto a renowned coin, he revealed: “Everyone loves the Kew Gardens 50p with only 210,000 which made it into circulation. It can fetch you a very nice £150.”
He concluded: “Next we have the Commonwealth Games £2 coins from 2002, all of these coins from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are rare. But the rarest is the Northern Ireland version worth around £35. So remember to always check your change.”
The post has since attracted a flurry of likes and comments, with many eager fans revealing they own one of the coins in question. There are several ways to discover rare coins in your pocket.
Here’s how to find rare coins:
Search in unusual places such as attics, backyards, creeks, fountains and even inside the walls of old homes. Use a metal detector, particularly in large areas like parks and coastlines.
Check banks, which often have coins from different eras and could potentially hold something valuable. You can also exchange paper or digital currency for coin rolls.
Ask friends and family if you can examine their old coins. Use change machines, where you might just find a rare coin.
And look at auctions to see what people are willing to pay for coins. You can also sell your coins at auctions.
