Rare 50p coin that could be in YOUR wallet sells for over 200 times its value – exact details to spot.

According to The Sun: A rare 50p coin that could be hiding in your wallet has sold for over 200 times its value. Here are the details to look out for when searching for this coin.

There are a few 50p coins that collectors are truly hunting for, but this coin has caused a real frenzy.

The Kew Gardens coin was recently sold for £102 on eBay, where buyers competed for this interesting item.

Only 210,000 of these coins were issued, so the chances of spotting one in circulation are very low – most are in private collections.

However, if you’re lucky enough to find one among the rest, you might be surprised, as its value can reach hundreds of pounds.

The demand for this design at the time of release was low, leading to only a limited number of coins being made, but over time it has become iconic among collectors.

Part of British history

This 2009 coin was minted to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London.

The reverse side features the famous Chinese pagoda surrounded by elegant plants – the design was created by Christopher Le Brun.

One version from 2009 was recently sold for an incredible £102.08 on eBay, as buyers competed for it.

The seller noted: 'This coin offers a unique opportunity to add a special coin from the Royal Mint to your collection.'

“As it is part of British history.”

These coins can sell for even greater amounts – another recent auction listing on eBay showed a price of £146, and another reached £156.

It is important to note that prices depend on several factors and the number of interested buyers on auction day.

During your search, you might also come across the 2019 version, which was released under the Culture Set with a slightly different design. However, collectors prefer the 2009 version as it is more valuable.

How to sell a rare coin

You have three main options: hold an auction, sell on eBay, or on Facebook Marketplace.

The safest way to sell a rare coin is through an auction held by the Royal Mint's Coin Collector Service.

This service has a team of experts who can assist in verifying and valuing your coin.

A member of the valuation team will contact you, but there is a fee for this service, the cost of which depends on the size of your collection.

If you're selling on eBay, make sure you set the correct price for the coin.

There are several other coins that can also bring you a good profit. According to the Royal Mint, here are some coins to look out for:

1. Atlantic Salmon (2023) – 200,000 produced
2. Kew Gardens (2009) – 210,000
3. Olympic Wrestling (2011) – 1,129,500
4. Olympic Football (2011) – 1,161,500
5. Olympic Judo (2011) – 1,161,500
6. Olympic Triathlon (2011) – 1,163,500
7. Peter Rabbit (2018) – 1,400,000
8. Flopsy Rabbit (2018) – 1,400,000
9. Olympic Tennis (2011) – 1,454,000
10. Olympic Goalball (2011) – 1,615,500

You can check how much other sellers have sold similar coins for.

And don’t offer rare 50p coins for £100 if buyers have previously been willing to pay only £50 for them.

Apart from eBay, you can sell on Facebook Marketplace, but be cautious of scammers trying to make you transfer money to suspicious accounts.

It’s easier to meet buyers in person and receive cash for your coin, but only during the day and in public places.

In any case, whether you sell on eBay or Facebook, high-quality photos will help the coin sell for the best price.

Rare coins can be great investment assets. If you have coins in your collection mentioned in this article, you might consider selling them, as the collectibles market offers many opportunities for good deals. Research carefully and keep an eye on trends to capitalize on opportunities that may arise at auctions or in online sales.