Rare King Charles 50p could be worth a fortune and you could have one
A rare 50p coin which was only recently released is already worth a fortune and you could have one in your pocket, according to experts. Coins often sell for much more than their face value because they are rare or should never have been released.
Some 50p coins, such as one featuring Kew Gardens, can sell for up to £7,000. Other coins that sell for large sums because of their rarity include the 2011 Olympic Wrestling, Football, Jude and Triathlon 50ps. You will also get money for coins featuring Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny.
But while most of the rare coins feature Queen Elizabeth II, you will also get interest in a coin featuring King Charles III. TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard says the new Atlantic Salmon 50p. is in demand with collectors.
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According to Coin Hunter, an estimated 500,000 of these coins were minted in 2023 featuring King Charles III on the obverse, and some sources say they were never meant to be released into circulation.
Coin Hunter said: "This 50p is selling for crazy money, you can find it in your change."
"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."
"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 user later clarified it's "only a rumour at this stage". He continued: "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."