An expert has shared four of the most valuable coins to look out for in your change
These valuable coins are worth far more than their face value(Image: Getty)
Brits are being urged to examine their loose change for four remarkable coins that could potentially be worth a small fortune. A specialist has revealed that collectively, these unusual discoveries could fetch nearly £140,000, suggesting they might “make you a millionaire”.
On TikTok, a specialist going by the name Coin Collecting Wizard detailed what enthusiasts should be searching for. Speaking to his following of more than 260,000 users, he stated: “Coins to look out for that will make you a millionaire! Wait till you see number four.”
He added: “Save this, you don’t want to miss this one!” The initial coin he mentioned was the 1933 penny. The reverse side of this uncommon penny features Britannia holding a trident, while the obverse shows the portrait of King George V.
It’s particularly desirable as only around six or seven were minted by the Royal Mint. He elaborated: “The rarity of the 1933 UK penny makes it highly sought after by collectors and its scarcity contributes significantly to its market value.”
He continued: “If you happen to have a 1933 UK penny in your possession then you are 100 per cent rich and can easily sell this coin for over £100,000.” Within the video’s caption, he noted this coin could achieve prices of up to £130,000.
He went on to urge viewers to look out for a 2p coin from 1983. The value of such a coin can increase substantially if it bears the inscription “new pence” on the reverse. This is significant because all 2p coins minted from 1971 to 1981 displayed this particular wording. Although the text was changed to “two pence” in 1982, a number of coins were accidentally produced with the older design.
He clarified: “The 1983 new pence two pence coin from the United Kingdom is considered rare due to a specific transition in the design of the coin. In 1983, the Royal Mint in the UK began the process of changing the inscription on the two pence coin from new pence to two pence. If you find this rare coin, you are looking at £1,000 plus.”
The screen showed that this particular coin could command up to £1,500. He then drew attention to a 50p piece issued to commemorate the 2012 London Olympics, which features a swimmer on its reverse side. The valuable version to look for, however, shows water lines across the swimmer’s face.
The specialist explained: “If you find an aquatic 50p error coin with lines over the face, it could be worth a small fortune. A small handful of this original design was put into circulation, but it was then adapted very quickly to show the face above the water.”
He added: “With so few of the original design out there, it’s meant the coin’s value has been pushed up significantly.” His valuation suggested this coin could reach £2,000. Finally, he advised individuals to look out for a gold-proof version of the Kew Gardens 50p coin dating back to 2009.
This specific coin holds a worth of roughly £6,000, he noted. He went on to say: “A gold-proof Kew Gardens 50p has recently sold for £6,800 at the Royal Mint’s online auction.
“The ultra-rare version of the sought-after Kew Gardens 50p was estimated to fetch between £5,000 and £6,000 and the starting bid for the coin attracted £4,000.”