Four rare 50p coins that have massive values – with one worth £150

If you've got any of these coins in your possession, you could make a fortune -Credit:Getty Images/PA
If you've got any of these coins in your possession, you could make a fortune -Credit:Getty Images/PA


They say cash is king – and this is definitely the case if you have a valuable coin in your possession.

Collectors are always on the hunt for rare silvers and coppers – and one recently revealed four 50p coins that could make you a fortune at auction. One of them is even worth an impressive £150.

On TikTok, @uk.coin.hunt explained: "If you're down the shop, you're at the bank, you're at work, or wherever, these are just some coins to look out for in your change that you can sell for a lot more than 50p on eBay or Facebook."

The money guru also listed four 50ps you should keep your eyes peeled for if you're looking to make a pretty penny...

Beatrix potter coin – 2016

The TikToker started with a 50p coin dated in 2016 which formed part of the Beatrix Potter collection of coins. Specifically, the man said you should look out for the Jemima Puddleduck piece. He said: "If you come across this coin in your change, list it on eBay. You'll probably get £8-£10. Why not? It's a 50p coin."

Triathlon Olympics coin – 2012

The money guru described this as "one of the rarest in circulation" and it was made to commemorate the London 2012 Olympics. The man explained the coin should fetch "about a tenner" if sold on eBay, and although that isn't a fortune, it's a lot more than the 50p face value.

Offside explained coin – 2012

Next up was another coin from the London 2012 Olympics. It includes the words "offside explained" alongside a diagram of a football pitch showing where a player may or may not be offside.

According to the expert, it is "the rarest" coin in the Olympics collection and could fetch more than £15 on eBay.

Kew Gardens coin – 2009

We've saved the best until last – as this piece is apparently "the rarest 50p you can get". It is dated as 2009 and commemorates 250 years of Kew Gardens, featuring the iconic Great Pagoda alongside the dates 1759 – when the gardens were founded.

According to the expert, finding one of these in your change could make you an "easy £150". You can buy a circulated version of the coin from the Britannia Coin Company for £210. Current listings on eBay range from £110 up to £270 – so it's definitely worth keeping hold of one if you find one!