King Charles 50p coin is one of the 'rarest' and it's worth a fortune if you have one
Certain rare coins can command a significant price, with their worth depending on factors such as condition and how many were made.
Among the most coveted by numismatists is the Kew Gardens 50p piece. The gold version of this coin is particularly valuable, fetching up to £7,000, though it's said to be exceedingly rare.
A recent video by TikTok sensation @CoinCollectingWizard, who boasts an impressive 196,100 followers, has sparked excitement over the Atlantic Salmon 50p. Coin Hunter reports that around 500,000 of these coins were struck in 2023, bearing the image of King Charles III.
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Yet, there are whispers that this 50p was never meant for public use, which would make it incredibly scarce. The TikTok influencer remarked: "This 50p is selling for crazy money, you can find it in your change."
He also mentioned: "There are rumours the Atlantic Salmon 50p that only recently entered circulation could have a low mintage of only 500,000 coins. This would make it the second rarest circulating 50p that can be found in your change.", reports the Manchester Evening News.
"The rarest 50p as we all know is the elusive Kew Gardens, which has a mintage of 210,000. So you can imagine if this Salmon 50p does end up being as low as 500,000, it will be highly-sought after by coin collectors."
The TikTok star later added a note of caution, saying it's "only a rumour at this stage". He elaborated: "No one knows how many are out there or how many more are due to be seen. The rumours begun as this 50p that entered circulation recently seems to be very hard to find."
"This has caused the coin to significantly increase in value on eBay and coin groups, so it is definitely one to keep a close eye on."
Upon revealing details about the rare coin, the post quickly amassed hundreds of likes and numerous comments. One commenter exclaimed: "Crazy money *flames emoji*."
Whilst another shared: "I have one."
And yet, a third responded: "I'm still looking for one."