How do I know if my 50p is rare?

The rarer the coin, the more valuable it is, meaning you might be unknowingly storing a small fortune. Mintage figures tell you how many of each design were ever made. A low mintage figure means a coin is rare.

Which 50p pieces are worth money?

How do I find out what my coins are worth?

Receiving a certified appraisal from a coin dealer is another way to evaluate your coins. There are many dealers qualified to give you an estimate of the value of your coin in the highly specialized world of numismatics. Find a local coin dealer and get their professional opinion!

Why is a 1997 50p coin rare?

As well as its rare mintage, there is another catch that makes this coin so rare. According to The Mirror, the EC 50p was stamped on an older design of the 50p coin that was taken out of circulation in 1997- so you won't find one in your spare change.

Which Battle of Britain 50p is rare?

However, if your Battle of Britain 50p is a Brilliant Uncirculated version, it could be worth much more. According to Chancery Collection, a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Battle of Britain 50p went for more than £500 on eBay in 2019. There are only about 35,000 of these, according to the coin experts.

The Top Five Rarest 50p Coins in Circulation!

Are Peter Rabbit 50p worth anything?

Peter Rabbit 50p Coin…

Celebrating Beatrix Potter's first Children's Book there were 9.7 Million Peter Rabbit 50p Coins minted in 2016. If you own the Peter Rabbit 50p coin it's currently worth £3.50.

How much is Paddington Bear 50p worth?

Paddington Bear Tower of London 50p, 2019

Each one shows Paddington at a different London location - and the 'Paddington at the Tower' 50p is one of the most common, with 9 million made. However that didn't stop one of the coins selling for £10,000 on eBay this month.

Which Paddington 50p is worth the most?

According to Change Checker's Mintage figures index, the Paddington at the Station 50p is the most sought after of all the Paddington Bear coins. It is the 14th rarest 50p coin, with a mintage of 5,001,000.

What is a 1998 50p worth?

How much is it worth? Collector Value: £1.64 is a mid-point price for European Union 50p coins marked as sold on eBay UK. The price range for a good condition circulated example of this 50p coin is between £1.50 and £1.75. Coin values based on 194 eBay sales selected from data collected 19/01/2021 19:49:17.

How much is a Sherlock Holmes 50p worth 2021?

How much is the Sherlock Holmes 50p worth? Sadly, as the rare coin isn't in fact that rare, it doesn't hold much resale value. One circulated copy of the coin has only sold for £1.85 on eBay - and that's the highest The Sun has found recently.

Is there an app to identify rare coins?

Coinoscope is a visual search engine for coins. Coinoscope makes coin recognition easy - just snap a picture of a coin with your phone camera and the app will show you a list of similar coins. Click on the coin to see additional information in the web browser of your phone.

What to do if you think you have a rare coin?

Are old Sixpences worth any money?

An unworn sixpence dated prior to 1920 contains 0.0841 oz of silver, and this gives a bullion value of about £1.07 or US$1.51. Sixpence from the period 1920 to 1946 contain 0.0454 oz of silver and thus had a bullion value of £0.58 or US$0.81.

Which years 50p piece is the rarest?

The famous 2009 Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000.

What is the 2nd rarest 50p coin?

Mintage figures from 2020 show the Olympic football design is the second rarest 50p coin in circulation, with 1,125,500 produced.

Is Paddington Bear 50p rare?

Paddington Bear Tower of London 50p, 2019

Each one shows Paddington at a different London location - and the 'Paddington at the Tower' 50p is one of the most common, with 9 million made. However that didn't stop one of the coins selling for £10,000 on eBay this month.

How much is the old 1973 50p worth?

Versions of the coin can be obtained for around £2.50 on sites such as eBay, whilst proof versions, often in a presentation box, can be purchased for around £7-£10.

How many Benjamin Bunny 50p are there?

The Benjamin bunny coin is one of four 50p coins that were released in 2017 to celebrate famed author Beatrix Potter - coins with Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and Jeremy Fisher on were also released as part of the collection. 25 million of the coins were minted, so alone it won't usually go for much more than £2.60.

What are the rarest 2 pound coins?

There are an estimated 417 million 2-pound coins presently in circulation, representing 37 different designs. The rarest of these are the 2-pound coins minted in 2002 that celebrate the 2002 Commonwealth Games and bear the flag of Northern Island. Only 485,500 of these coins were ever minted.

How much is a Flopsy Bunny 50p worth?

How much is it worth? Collector Value: £5.25 is a mid-point price for Flopsy Bunny 50p coins marked as sold on eBay UK. The price range for a good condition circulated example of this 50p coin is between £4.71 and £5.68.

How much is a Mrs Tiggy Winkle 50p worth?

If you find a Mrs Tiggy-Winkle in good condition, it's unlikely to make you a fortune. In fact, it's only like to fetch you around £1.23 to £1.69, based on the listings we've seen. it might be worth around £1.23-£1.69.

How much are Benjamin Bunny 50p coins worth?

A regular version of the Benjamin Bunny 50p coin would only fetch between £1 and £1.54 on eBay, according to Coin Hunter. You should always be wary and do your research first before buying any coin on eBay, as there are fakes floating around.

How much is a Jemima Puddle Duck 50p worth?

But that doesn't mean people aren't prepared to pay over the odds for it. One coin seller on eBay has the coin priced at £12.99 and another at £16.59, with both sellers having sold hundreds of coins on eBay. It appears the Jemima Puddle-duck coin can sell anywhere between £10 to £20.

Are Brexit 50p worth anything?

Brexit 50p coin sells for £650 and there are still millions more in circulation. A rare coin celebrating the UK leaving the European Union has sold for more than a thousand times its original value on eBay, and there are still millions in circulation.

How much is a Charles Darwin 2 coin worth?

How much is it worth? Collector Value: £2.92 is a mid-point price for 2009 Charles Darwin £2 coins marked as sold on eBay UK. The price range for a good condition circulated example of this £2 coin is between £2.85 and £2.95.