The Kew Gardens 50p coin is no longer the rarest of them all.
Since its release back in 2009, the iconic 50p has been highly sought-after by collectors with just 210,000 in circulation. But now there’s a new design in circulation causing quite the stir.
Avid collector and TikTok sensation @CoinCollectingWizard, who is followed by a whopping 205,000 users, recently ignited excitement with his revelation about the “rarest 50p you can find in your change”.
Disclosing to his multitude of followers, he shone a spotlight on the Atlantic Salmon 50p as the newfound rarity overtaking the Kew Gardens in scarcity and desirability.
He said: “With only 200,000 of these, this is an exciting day for coin collecting. It takes the crown from the all-mighty Kew Gardens 50p coin which held the title for the past 15 years.”
The buzzworthy Atlantic Salmon 50p, released at the tail end of 2023, swiftly snatched the title from the Kew Gardens 50p – a collector’s gem since its 2009 issue with a mint run of 210,000 coins – as the most elusive 50p piece circulating in the wild.
It was released as a tribute to King Charles III’s Coronation and its value is surging over online. The collector highlighted: “The coin has already started to gain attraction on eBay and other coin groups.”
As the price of this coin scales up, he urgesd: “And the price is skyrocketing, so keep an eye out for the new rarest 50p you can find in your change.”
Following his insider scoop, the TikTok video sparked a frenzy of activity, snagging nearly 700 likes as followers eagerly chimed in with their commentaries.
One enthusiast exclaimed: “My daughter has two of these,” prompting the response: “Excellent, keep them safe.”
Another collector gushed: “Really excited, can’t control myself here.” A third added their voice to the chorus, saying: “So exciting, great video.”
Coin collectors who believe they possess the coveted Atlantic Salmon 50p are advised to consult with a specialist for valuation. Meanwhile, eBay listings have witnessed this rare coin fetching upwards of £50, if not more.
