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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
'Keep an eye out' for rare penny coin worth £70
An expert explained exactly how to spot this coin, which is worth far more than its face value. Brits have been advised to 'keep an eye out' for a penny coin from a specific date. In good condition, this rare piece could be worth up to £70 to collectors. Speaking on social media platform TikTok, an expert known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard alerted his followers to a highly sought-after coin that could be sitting at home. While this coin is no longer in circulation as it pre-dates decimalisation, it could be stashed away in an attic or old coin jar. He created the video in response to someone asking if their 1967 penny coin was valuable. To this the expert said: 'There are many UK pre-decimal pennies that do hold value depending on the date, but unfortunately the 1967 penny isn't one of them. 'Let's look at one that is rare.' He continued: 'The 1950 is a rare penny to look for. 'A very low minted penny. In 1950 they only made 240,000 coins. That means for £1,000 you could have bought all the 1950 pennies they ever made.' He shared more about the unusual history of the coin. 'Until very recently, numismatists have always thought that all the 1950 pennies were shipped to Bermuda for use after World War II,' he said. 'Now we know that this information is wrong. They were also sent to the Bahamas in the West Indies. 'Now these coins were actually used in circulation because after the war there was a great shortage of small change.' He added that these could be worth up to £70. He said: 'So to find a 1950 UK pre-decimal penny today, you are looking at between 30 and 70 pounds depending on condition. So keep an eye out for '1950'.' Experts at Coincraft explained more. 'The 1950 penny was issued during the reign of King George VI, this bronze penny showcases a design by Thomas Humphrey Paget,' they said. 'The obverse features a left-facing portrait of the king with the inscription. On the reverse, the iconic image of Britannia, seated and holding a trident and shield, symbolising Britain's naval power and strength. 'The 1950 penny was shipped to the Caribbean, along with other denominations of British coins. During the mid-20th century, British currency was widely used in many Caribbean territories, reflecting the colonial ties between Britain and the region. Coins such as the 1950 penny would have circulated in places like Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados, where they were used in everyday transactions.' At the time of reporting, examples of the coin could be found listed on eBay for £34 and above.
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Expert says look for penny with 'strange' error worth £600
Brits have been urged to check their loose change for a valuable penny coin worth up to £600 that has a "strange" error - and it can be very difficult to spot. Brits are being encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for a rare penny coin that could be worth a small fortune. This particular bronze coin, potentially fetching up to £600 at auction, boasts an unusual error that collectors covet. Spotting the flaw might prove challenging, yet it's certainly worth the search. A coin enthusiast, known on TikTok as the Coin Collecting Wizard, delved into the details. Showcasing a 1893 penny in a video, he said: "Hey no biggie, just another old penny worth £600. This penny has a date of 1893 and you need to check this one for a very strange error that makes the coin valuable." As reported by the Daily Record, the coin displays the customary Britannia figure on its reverse, trident in hand. The obverse features the familiar 'bun head' portrait of Queen Victoria. But what elevates its value is a peculiar mistake in the date. He continued: "Known as the '1893 over two penny' what you need to pay close attention to is the number '3'. As you can see under the number three it looks like there is the start of a number two." In his video, he pointed out where the three in 1893 appears to have an additional line emerging from its centre. "The best way to notice this is where the three joins up in the middle," he advised. "If it doesn't look like they join up neatly then you have found it. The obverse of the coin is the usual Queen Victoria bun head and the reverse is Britannia seated holding a trident." The specialist commented: "This is such a difficult error to spot but it is well worth your time as uncirculated versions of this coin have sold for £600." He further guided treasure hunters: "So just remember you are looking for an old English penny from 1893 but that's only the first part. The next bit you need to look for is that 'three over two error'." Adding a tip for his followers, he said: "Save this for future reference so you know exactly what to look for. Good luck." Despite over eight million being produced, the 1893 penny's value remains not just in the rarity of its errors; even standard versions fetch a tidy sum due to their age. At the time of reporting, the Dorset Coin Company was selling a mint condition version of the non-error coin for £275.
Daily Record
05-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Check your change for old penny coin with 'strange' error worth £600
A coin expert has urged Brits to check their change for a penny worth hundreds of pounds Brits have been urged to keep an eye out for a valuable penny coin worth hundreds of pounds. This bronze piece could fetch as much as £600 at auction if it features a 'strange' error. The mistake could be very difficult to spot but is worth looking for. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained more. Displaying an image of a penny coin from 1893 he said: 'Hey no biggie, just another old penny worth £600. 'This penny has a date of 1893 and you need to check this one for a very strange error that makes the coin valuable.' The coin features a standard image of Britannia on its reverse (tail side) holding a trident. On the observe side is a recognisable likeness of Queen Victoria's side profile, sometimes referred to as 'bun head'. However, to make it especially valuable you need to spot an error on its date. He continued: 'Known as the '1893 over two penny' what you need to pay close attention to is the number '3'. As you can see under the number three it looks like there is the start of a number two.' In the video he showed an example of where the three in 1893 seems to have an extra tail coming from its middle. 'The best way to notice this is where the three joins up in the middle,' he said. 'If it doesn't look like they join up neatly then you have found it. The obverse of the coin is the usual Queen Victoria bun head and the reverse is Britannia seated holding a trident.' He shared its potential value with his more than 240,000 followers. The expert added: 'This is such a difficult error to spot but it is well worth your time as uncirculated versions of this coin have sold for £600. 'So just remember you are looking for an old English penny from 1893 but that's only the first part. The next bit you need to look for is that 'three over two error'. 'Save this for future reference so you know exactly what to look for. Good luck.' The 1893 penny coin had a mintage figure of 8,161,737. However, due to its age even the non-error versions of this coin could be valuable. At the time of reporting, the Dorset Coin Company was selling a mint condition version of the non-error coin for £275.
Metro
27-06-2025
- Business
- Metro
Two ordinary coins in your wallet could be worth up to £130
There are two coins currently in circulation which could be worth far more than their face value. A coin collector has shared details of the seemingly ordinary 20p from 2008 and 50p from 2023 which combined could be valued at up to £130. The Coin Collecting Wizard on TikTok said these particular coins are highly sought after by collectors, either because of a defect, or because only a relatively small number of them were minted in the first place. Back in 2008, a number of 20p coins were printed incorrectly, without a date on the head side. The Royal Mint said this affected fewer than 250,000 coins, with the Coin Collecting Wizard explaining: 'This happened when the Royal Mint changed the design of UK coins moving the date from the reverse tail side to the obverse head side. 'But in a small batch the new obverse was accidentally paired with the old reverse meaning the coin ended up with no date at all. 'It's the first UK coin in over 300 years to be released without a date and that little slip up makes it highly collectible.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Depending on its condition, the undated 20p could be worth up to £50 – but currently there are a number of them listed on eBay for prices ranging between £11.03 and a massive £11,000. The Royal Mint has confirmed that the coins are still legal tender with a face value of 20p. When it comes to the 2023 50p, there weren't any mistakes when printing this coin. This coin, known as the Atlantic Salmon 50 pence coin, only had about 200,000 minted which makes it extremely rare. The coin depicts a salmon on the reverse side and King Charles III on its front. More Trending The Coin Collecting Wizard added: 'With such a low mintage it is officially the rarest 50p you can find in your change and it's worth around £80 to collectors.' Last year the Royal Mint confirmed the coin had officially become the rarest 50p in active circulation. View More » Before this, the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p was the rarest in circulation, with 210,000 released. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Alert for two sought-after UK coins in circulation worth £130
These "everyday" coins could be hiding in your wallet An expert has urged Brits to look out for two coins currently in circulation that could be worth far more than their face value. Combined, these pieces could be valued at an incredible £130. The coins in question include a 20p from 2008 and a 50p from 2023. However, they need to feature some specific designs to be particularly sought after. Speaking on social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard described what to look for. He explained: 'Did you know the UK has many coins you can find in everyday change that you can sell to collectors for some serious money? Here are just a few to look out for. One of the most well known modern coin errors to watch out for is the undated 20p from 2008.' On this coin there is no date on its head side. According to the Royal Mint website, this affected less than 250,000 coins. The expert continued: 'This happened when the Royal Mint changed the design of UK coins moving the date from the reverse tail side to the obverse head side. 'But in a small batch the new obverse was accidentally paired with the old reverse meaning the coin ended up with no date at all. It's the first UK coin in over 300 years to be released without a date and that little slip up makes it highly collectible.' He estimated that this could be worth around £50. 'If you're lucky enough to find one in your change it could fetch around £50 depending on condition, so it's definitely worth checking your 20ps,' he said. At the time of reporting, a number of undated 2008 20p coins could be found on eBay for prices between £68.32 and £900. The second coin highlighted by the Coin Collecting Wizard does not feature a mistake. Instead it is valuable due to how few of the coins were produced in the first place. He explained that a 50p coin from 2023 could be worth around £80. The expert added: 'Or how about the Atlantic Salmon 50 pence coin? With such a low mintage of 200,000 it is officially the rarest 50p you can find in your change and it's worth around £80 to collectors.' On its website last year, the Royal Mint said: 'The coin depicting the Atlantic Salmon has knocked the highly collectable 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time, with just 200,000 released to UK banks and post offices at the end of last year. A total of 210,000 2009 Kew Gardens coins were released into circulation 15 years ago.' This coin depicts a salmon on its reverse side and King Charles III on the frontside.
