Rare 50p coin with ‘distinctive element’ value £2k – and it might be in your pocket

On Jun 2, 2024

Rare coins could be worth a lot of money if you find the right one.

Some are worth hundreds, while others could even set you back a few thousands. The Kew Gardens 50p coin is undoubtably one of the most desirable out there.

With a mintage of 210,000, there’s a reason everyone wants to get their claws on one. Now the latest coin to go viral has a huge amount in circulation.

But this very coin is so rare there aren’t actually many out there, according to TikTok user @coincollectingwizard. Now in a recent clip, they discussed the piece.

In a recent post, the user highlighted the Aquatics coin from 2011, part of the London 2012 Olympics collection released before the games. The one to look out for features lines across the swimmer’s face.

If you’re lucky enough to find this unique design, it could fetch a cool £2,000 if you decide to sell. The TikTok user explained: “There were many of the pieces released in 2011, but this edition with the lines make it a rare coin to find. Not many have been found.”

Since being shared earlier this week, the video garnered dozens of likes and comments. One viewer said: “I have exactly like this one but in Kenya.”

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Another chimed in: “Got one.” And a third confessed: “I’ve got one but not the rare one like the hen’s teeth, not many around.”

On the hunt for more rare coins? Recently, we revealed six rare 50p coins which are worth loads of money. In the video, they began with: “Rare 50p coins in your change.” The user then shared the six coins to watch out for.