What coin is worth the most in the UK?

The Coinage of Edward VIII The Royal Mint set a new UK coin record by sourcing and selling an Edward VIII Sovereign for £1 million.
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What is the rarest 1 coin in the UK?

The 2025 Dated Bee £1. It's been revealed that just 170,000 2025 Bee £1 coins are currently set to enter circulation, a whopping 30,000 less than the 2023 Salmon 50p which had a mintage of just 200,000 making it the new rarest UK pound coin currently in our change.
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How rare is a 1971 1p coin?

1971 First Decimal 1p

While not rare in the usual sense, the 1971 1p was the very first of its kind. With over 1.5 billion struck, you'll find them in most piggy banks, but there's something nostalgic and iconic about the very first decimal penny.
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What is the rarest 2 pound coin in the UK?

The Rarest UK £2 Coins
  • Olympic Games 2008. Mintage: 910,000. ...
  • Commonwealth Games, Scotland 2002. Mintage: 771,750. ...
  • Britannia Fifth Portrait 2015. Mintage: 650,000. ...
  • Commonwealth Games, Wales 2002. Mintage: 588,500. ...
  • Tenth European Championship, 1996. ...
  • 1945 In Peace Goodwill, 1995. ...
  • The Tercentenary of the Bill of Rights, 1989.
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What 2 pound coins are worth keeping?

Rarest £2 Coins in the UK
  • Commonwealth Games, Northern Ireland 2002.
  • Commonwealth Games, Wales 2002.
  • WW1 Royal Navy Fifth Portrait 2015.
  • Britannia Fifth Portrait 2015.
  • Commonwealth Games, England 2002.
  • Commonwealth Games, Scotland 2002.
  • Olympic Games Handover 2012.
  • Olympic Games 2008.
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UK’s Most Rare 50p Coins: Top 10 Most Valuable Coins in Your Pocket Today

What is the hardest 50p to find?

The Ten Rarest 50p Coins
  1. Atlantic Salmon 2023. Mintage: 200,000.
  2. Kew Gardens 2009. Mintage: 210,000. ...
  3. Olympic Football 2011. Mintage: 1,125,500. ...
  4. Olympic Wrestling 2011. Mintage: 1,129,500. ...
  5. Olympic Judo 2011. Mintage: 1,161,500. ...
  6. Olympic Triathlon 2011. Mintage: 1,163,500. ...
  7. Peter Rabbit 2018. Mintage: 1,400,000. ...
  8. Flopsy Bunny 2018. ...
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What UK pennies are worth keeping?

Rare Coins
  • 1917 George V Sovereign. Circulating gold coinage was a casualty of the First World War. ...
  • 1933 Penny. The 1933 penny is one of the most famous coins from the UK. ...
  • Queen Anne Vigo Five-Guinea Piece. ...
  • Una and the Lion. ...
  • 1996 Football European Championships Gold Proof £2 Coin.
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Are any 2p coins valuable?

Only 1983-dated 'NEW PENCE' 2p coins are rare.

Coins with this wording from any other year and very common and worth no more than their face value. Unfortunately, sensationalist headlines about the rare 1983 coin have led some Brits to believe that all 'NEW PENCE' Two Pence coins are very valuable.
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How much can I sell a 1971 penny for?

1971 Pennies are worth little more than their face value of 1p. While more than 1.5 billion were issued, many have been withdrawn from circulation, making them hard to find in your change. If you need one for your collection, you should pay no more than £1-2, including shipping costs.
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How to check if a coin is valuable?

Coins gain value when they meet the following criteria, according to the International Precious Metals website:
  1. They are no longer being produced and therefore decreasing in circulation.
  2. They are difficult to find.
  3. They have unique marks due to errors or limited editions.
  4. They have some kind of historical significance.
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Are George V pennies worth anything?

Arguably the most valuable one penny coin is the 1933 George V penny, which is worth an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin – which means it is not intended for release into circulation – it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.
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Why is the 2017 Pound coin rare?

In 2017, following reports by Change Checker and in the national press that a die mix up at The Royal Mint resulted in a number of 12 sided £1 coins being struck with dual-dates, The Royal Mint officially confirmed the error. However, this is one of the hardest errors to spot.
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How do I find the value of my UK coins?

If you want to know how much your coin is worth, the Seaby Standard Catalogue of British Coins is a great reference book that lists the 'catalogue' price of most British coins. However, it's important to remember that just because a coin is listed in a price guide, it doesn't mean there is a demand for it.
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Which old coins are worth the most money?

10 Of The Rarest And Most Valuable Coins in the World
  • 1933 Double Eagle Gold Coin.
  • 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon. ...
  • 2007 'Big Maple Leaf' 100kg Gold Coin. ...
  • 1804 Silver Dollar. ...
  • 1913 Liberty Head Nickel. ...
  • 1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin. ...
  • 1907 Gold Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (High Relief) ...
  • 1344 Edward III Gold Florin. ...
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Is the skull 2 pound coin rare?

VERY RARE- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE SKULL AND ROSE- £2 POUND COIN .
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Which 50ps are worth keeping?

UK's Rarest 50p Coins
  • The rarest 50p in circulation – 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p.
  • The incredibly rare – 2009 Kew Gardens 50p.
  • London 2012 Olympics collection – 2011 Olympic Football 50p.
  • London 2012 Olympics collection – 2011 Olympic Wrestling 50p.
  • London 2012 Olympics collection – 2011 Olympic Judo 50p.
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How much is a 1994 D-Day 50p worth?

One of the marketing companies is selling this coin for £11.00, which we think is far too much. True it is difficult to find, but still £11.00 is a lot of money. We have some in stock and are offering it for £6.95, which we believe is a much more realistic and fairer price.
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What is the hardest coin to find?

Top 7 of the rarest coins in the world
  • One Flowing Hair dollar, silver, 1794. ...
  • A gold Umayyad dinar, 723. ...
  • Gold Brasher Doubloon, 1787. ...
  • Double Eagle Twenty Dollars, Gold, 1933. ...
  • A silver dollar with draped bust, 1804. ...
  • One Million Canadian Gold Dollars, 2007. ...
  • Turin Twenty Francs, 1932.
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What British coins are worth keeping?

What are the most valuable coins to look out for?
  • 1917 George V Sovereign.
  • 1933 Penny –one of the most famous coins from the UK.
  • Any coins bearing the effigy of Edward VIII who abdicated after only a few months on the throne. ...
  • Queen Anne Vigo Five-Guinea Piece – one sold for £703,000 at an auction in New York.
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How to sell rare coins in the UK?

Consign Your Coins to Sell in a Royal Mint Auction

Selling in a Royal Mint auction can help make sure you get a fair price for your coins while being confident they are going to a good new home.
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Are there any rare 20p coins?

1993 Large Head 20p

The coin features a larger portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was a result of a minting error. These coins are not only rare but also highly sought after, fetching prices between £2 and £10 depending on their condition. This makes them a collectible item worth keeping an eye out for.
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What is the 1 coin with King Charles and bees?

The Arrival of the King Charles III “Bee” £1 Coin

In 2023, history was made once again as The Royal Mint unveiled the first £1 coin featuring the effigy of King Charles III. For the first time in over 70 years, the obverse design of the £1 changed, symbolizing the start of a new royal era.
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What is the error on the 1983 one pound coin?

This rare uncleaned 1983 Queen Elizabeth II one pound coin features an interesting error - the writing is upside down! This unique coin is made of nickel-brass and has been circulated, adding to its historical value. It was minted in the United Kingdom and is uncertified.
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Are any old pound coins worth anything?

A coin with an uncommon design which dated back to when its version of the coin was first released, could be worth a pretty penny! The right pound coin could be worth between £3 and £20!
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