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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- 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.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'Ordinary' £1 coin could have mistake making it worth £500
You will have to look closely to spot this tiny error, an expert said. Brits have been urged to double check their £1 coins for a tiny error that could make them worth 500 times their face value. This coin will seem 'ordinary' at 'first glance', but could sell for up to £500 to collectors. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained what to look for. He displayed an image of the modern 12-sided £1 coins now used in the UK. 'So we all know these are the pound coins we can find in our everyday change, but did you know there is a rare error version worth £500,' he said. The 12-sided £1 coins came into circulation in the UK in April 2017. However a number of coins had also been minted in 2016 in preparation. And some of these were struck with a tiny error along its rim, making them highly sought after. The expert continued: 'At first glance it looks like an ordinary pound coin, right? Well this is why you need to look even closer for that special pound coin.' The error means that the main date of the coin, by the Queen's head will say '2016' while a tiny inscription on its outer rim will say '2017'. 'One of the most fascinating modern £1 coin errors to look out for, the 2016 coin with a micro engraving that actually says '2017',' he said. 'At first glance everything looks perfectly normal. The main date on the coin clearly reads '2016' like many others from the initial batch of the new 12-sided £1 coins. 'But if you look really closely, and we mean really closely, there's a hidden detail around the edge of the whole coin. You'll need a microscope or a very strong magnifying glass to see it but if the micro-engraving shows '2017' instead of '2016' then you've potentially got a rare minting error on your hands.' He added: 'A few of these have popped up and collectors have paid around £500 for them. It's a great example of how even the smallest detail can turn an everyday coin into something quite special, so it's worth checking your change carefully.' Experts at Change Checker backed up his advice. They said: 'Firstly, although both 2016 and 2017 obverse-dated £1 coins entered circulation in April 2017, the die-error mix-up appears to have only occurred on a limited number of coins with a 2016 date on the Queen's head side. So it's worth checking any 2016 coins. 'You'll need to look just inside the rim of the design side of the coin, where you will see some tiny writing. You'll almost certainly need a microscope to properly see the writing, which should reveal the date.' According to them, an example of this coin was sold for £2,500 to a buyer in Spain in 2017. However, they estimated that the value of this coin, in excellent condition, is between £300 and £500.
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Two UK pennies worth more than £2,600 if they have this tiny mark
These coins are highly sought-after by collectors due to an initial found on one side An expert has urged Brits to look out for two old pennies that could be worth over £2,600 combined. These pre-decimal coins are no longer in circulation but could be hiding away in an attic or coin jar. However, these pieces are only especially valuable if they feature two tiny letters. This mark will make them highly sought-after by collectors. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard, said: 'Thousands of pounds if you have either a 1918 or 1919 old UK penny with this mint mark. 'As you will be aware if you follow me, there are many pre-decimal pennies from the UK that have some crazy values, but it all depends on the date.' But you need to check for the initials 'KN' on both coins to be sure they are collectable. 'Today we discuss the 1919 KN penny, KN meaning King's Norton Mint,' he continued. 'Of the two mints, the King's Norton is by far the most difficult to get.' Rather than being produced at the Royal Mint like most coins in the UK, these were created at the King's Norton Mint in Birmingham. At the time this company was contracted to help keep up with demand for coins. The expert gave more details: 'The obverse [head side] shows a portrait of King George the Fifth by Australian sculptor Bertram MacKennal. George the Fifth was king of the United Kingdom and the British dominions and Emperor of India from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. 'The reverse [tail side} shows Britannia seated with trident and shield. It is the same as other pennies of that era with the exception of the KN mint mark.' It is the 'KN' mark that sets it apart. This can be spotted just under the shield held by Britannia on the tail side of the coin. However, you will need to look closely as it is very hard to see. If your coin has these letters it could be worth an incredible £2,000 or more. 'If you are lucky enough to find the 1919 KN penny then it may surprise you that this coin can sell for over £2,000 depending on condition,' he said. The expert then showed an image of the 1918 KN penny. He added: 'Now as with a lot of these coins, the value very much depends on the condition of the coin. A good grade 1918 KN penny can be over £30, but as the condition increases, such as an extra fine version, you would be looking at over £600.'
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Three 'old coins' at home could be worth over £100,000 one is still in circulation
An expert has shared the three rare coins that you could have in your home that are worth a small fortune Card and contactless are considered king nowadays despite the majority of the population relying on physical money for centuries. As we move into a cashless society, we risk losing appreciation for particularly special coins. However, in many quarters, including among seasoned coin collectors, the buzz around and fascination with unique pieces is still alive and kicking. And it is just as well - they have a rich history and could be worth a lot in a few years. In fact, a coin expert recently sparked excitement among numismatists by highlighting three "old coins" that could be lurking in your home, potentially worth a staggering sum of over £100,000. In a TikTok video, the enthusiast known as the Coin Collecting Wizard shared invaluable tips for identifying these rare treasures. The first to look out for is the 1905 half crown, which, despite its age, might be hidden away in an old coin collection or gathering dust in the loft. The expert enthused: "Random old coins that will make you rich. The 1905 half crown from the UK." Crafted from silver and adorned with a shield on the reverse and King Edward VII's likeness on the obverse, this coin's scarcity makes it a collector's dream, reports the Mirror. He elaborated: "With only 166,008 ever made you can easily grab between £450 and £10,000, depending on the condition." He then drew attention to the pièce de résistance, the 1933 penny, a coin so rare due to the fact that there was no demand for new pennies that year, resulting in a minuscule production run believed to be just six or seven. Featuring Britannia on the reverse and King George V on the obverse, he explained: "The rarity of the 1933 UK penny makes it highly sought after by collectors and its scarcity contributes significantly to its market value." A lucky find of this coin could fetch up to £100,000. "If you happen to have a 1933 UK penny in your possession, then you are 100 per cent rich and can easily sell this coin for over £100,000," he said. He then went on to describe a more modern coin that is still legal tender. This seemingly ordinary 2p coin bears the words "new pence" instead of "two pence." However, it must be from 1983 to hold any significant value. The expert went on: "The 1983 'new pence' two pence coin from the United Kingdom is considered rare due to a specific transition in the design of the coin. "In 1983 the Royal Mint in the UK began the process of changing the inscription on the two-pence coin from 'new pence' to 'two pence'. If you find this rare coin, you are looking at £1,000 plus." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
15-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Rare £1 coin you could 'find in your change' is worth £500
The Royal Mint has confirmed that an error led some of these coins to be minted with an incorrect date. Brits have been urged to look out for a 'highly sought-after' coin worth an impressive £500. This £1 piece from 2016 features a microscopic error that might be hard to spot. The new 12-sided £1 coins entered circulation in the UK in April 2017, although a number of coins had also been minted in 2016 in preparation. However, some were struck with a tiny error along its rim. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard, explained how to find this valuable coin. He said: 'A rare £1 coin you can find in your change worth £500. 'A highly sought-after error among collectors is the £1 coin with a wrong date micro-engraving, which has become a rare and valuable find. Introduced as part of the 2017 new 12-sided pound coin series, these coins usually feature a tiny micro-engraved date on the rim as an added security feature.' The error means that the main date of the coin, by the Queen's head will say '2016' while a tiny inscription on its outer rim will say '2017'. The expert continued: 'However, a small number of these coins were mistakenly engraved with the wrong year for example, showing 2016 instead of 2017. 'This subtle but significant error went unnoticed by many making these coins particularly rare. Because the micro-engraving is so small and not easily visible without close inspection, these coins are prized discoveries for collectors and can fetch a premium price reflecting both their rarity and the intrigue of the minting mistake.' The error on this coin has been confirmed by the Royal Mint. Experts at Change Checker backed up his advice. They said: 'Firstly, although both 2016 and 2017 obverse-dated £1 coins entered circulation in April 2017, the die-error mix-up appears to have only occurred on a limited number of coins with a 2016 date on the Queen's head side. So it's worth checking any 2016 coins. 'You'll need to look just inside the rim of the design-side of the coin, where you will see some tiny writing. You'll almost certainly need a microscope to properly see the writing, which should reveal the date.' According to them, an example of this coin was sold for £2,500 to a buyer in Spain in 2017. However, they estimated that the value of this coin, in excellent condition, is between £300 and £500.
