💰 Rare 50p Coin Sells for Over £150! 💰
Hold onto your coins, folks! A super rare Kew Gardens 50p, originally minted in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of the famous gardens, just fetched a whopping £152.72 on eBay! With only about 210,000 minted by the Royal Mint, these coins are hot property among collectors. 🪙
Depicting the iconic Chinese Pagoda from Kew Gardens on one side and the late Queen Elizabeth II on the other, this particular coin sparked an 18-person bidding frenzy on eBay, starting at just £60. Quite a jump, right?
So, what’s the buzz about these coins? Experts believe thousands might still be in circulation! 🧐 If you’ve got a piggy bank stashed away or some loose change in your sofa, take a closer look. If you find a Kew Gardens 50p, check the minting date. While these from 2009 are the crown jewels of 50p coins, a 2019 edition was also minted for the coin’s 50th anniversary and can still bag up to £80!
Here’s what’s even scarcer: The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p, clocking in with just 200,000 pieces. Other rare coins include those minted for the 2011 Olympics and iconic characters like Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny from 2018.
So next time you get some change back, maybe do a double take – you might be holding onto a small fortune! 💸 Who knew a little 50p could hold such treasure?
Happy coin hunting, everyone! 🏅💎