A coin collecting expert has shared four rare UK coins that could be worth a fortune collectively
Brits are being encouraged to check their change for four extraordinary coins that could be worth a fortune. An expert has shared that together, these rare finds could command nearly £140,000, claiming they might “make you a millionaire”.
On social media platorn TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard shared what people should be hunting for. Addressing his audience of over 260,000 followers, he said: “Coins to look out for that will make you a millionaire! Wait till you see number four.
“Save this, you don’t want to miss this one!” The first coin he highlighted was the 1933 penny. The reverse of this scarce penny depicts Britannia clutching a trident, while the obverse displays King George V’s likeness.
It’s exceptionally coveted because only approximately six or seven were produced by the Royal Mint. He explained: “The rarity of the 1933 UK penny makes it highly sought after by collectors and its scarcity contributes significantly to its market value.
“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.” In the video’s description, he indicated this coin could fetch up to £130,000.
Following this, he advised viewers to watch out for a 2p coin dated 1983. A coin’s value can soar dramatically if it carries the wording “new pence” on its reverse side. This is because all 2p coins produced between 1971 and 1981 featured this wording. While the inscription was altered to “two pence” in 1982, some coins were mistakenly struck with the previous design.
He explained: “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.”
On screen, he indicated that this specific coin could fetch up to £1,500. He then highlighted a coin struck to mark the 2012 London Olympics. This 50p piece displays a swimmer on its reverse. However, the version worth seeking has water lines covering the swimmer’s face.
The expert stated: “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.
“With so few of the original design out there, it’s meant the coin’s value has been pushed up significantly.” He estimated that this coin could achieve £2,000.
Lastly, he recommended people search for a gold-proof variant of the Kew Gardens 50p coin from 2009. This particular coin carries a value of approximately £6,000, he explained. He continued: “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.”
