A rare 20p coin sold for a whopping £232 on eBay – over 1,000 times its face value.
The coin, which features a rare minting error, had collectors scrambling to get their hands on it.
With bids flying in, the final price soared to an eye-watering sum, proving once again that rare coins can be worth way more than spare change.
One lucky seller struck gold after auctioning off the rare 1983 20p, mistakenly struck on a copper-coloured blank, making it a prized find.
The ultra-rare bronze 20p sparked a bidding frenzy, racking up 28 bids before selling for an impressive three-figure sum.
Experts are now urging Brits to rummage through their spare change – you could be sitting on a small fortune!
Meanwhile, the 50p coin has become Britain’s most sought-after collectible, with rare designs fetching serious cash.
With its unique seven-sided shape and 27.5mm diameter, it’s the biggest British coin – and often marks major historical events.
Collectors go wild for low-mintage editions, while minting errors and pristine condition can push values even higher.
Selling strategy matters too – while some coins spark bidding wars on eBay, others fetch top prices through specialist dealers.
Coin collectors have been urged to check their wallets as one ultra-rare 50p coin is set to be sold for more than £4,000.
The item features famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other.
It dates back to 2019 and is listed for £4,136.72 on online marketplace eBay.
The description of the item reads: “The new 2019 Sherlock Holmes 50p fifty pence coin is a rare and collectible piece from the United Kingdom, featuring a design that pays tribute to the famous fictional detective.
“Issued during the era of Queen Elizabeth II, this coin has a fineness of 0.813 and is in XF 40 grade.
“Issued during the era of Queen Elizabeth II, this coin has a fineness of 0.813 and is in XF 40 grade.
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“A valuable addition to any coin collection, this 50p denomination coin showcases iconic British cultural heritage with its portrayal of Sherlock Holmes.”
This comes after a rare Blue Peter Olympic 50p was flogged on eBay for £205.
The coin shows an athlete doing the high jump and was drawn by nine-year-old Florence Jackson after winning a competition on the kid's TV show.
