You might think it’s just a standard 50p coin, but if you look for one tiny detail on your change, it could be worth a lot more than you think… So do you own this piece?
There’s plenty of coins which can be worth a lot more than face value. Whether it’s down to circulation numbers or minting errors, these little pennies in your change could surprise you – and for a good reason.
Now one coin collector has issued an urgent message over the Benjamin Bunny 50p that could be sitting in your change. But not just any of these coins are worth more than face value, there’s a specific kind of detail you must look for. The original coin has over 25million minted after its release all the way back in 2017.
Sharing information on Instagram, the expert, known as the @CoinCollectingWizard to his followers, said: “If you’ve got a Benjamin Bunny 50p in your change… You need to check this.
“The Benjamin Bunny 50p from 2017 had a HUGE mintage of 25 MILLION. So normally… it’s just worth 50p. BUT…”
In his post, he explained how finding one of these with a rotation error could mean its value is a lot more.
A rotation error occurs when the obverse (front) and reverse (back) dies are improperly aligned during production. It causes the designs to be misaligned or upside down when the coin is rotated.
Most coins do feature 180-degree or “coin turn” alignment, however a rotation error results in a titled image, sometimes up to 180-degrees, making them desirable among collectors.
He continued: “Both sides should line up properly. If the other side is: Sideways, slightly twisted or completely upside down, you might have a rotated die error.”
So how much is a Benjamin Bunny rotation error worth?
According to the coin expert, a tiny rotation is “usually nothing special”, however a noticeable rotation is around £10-£30. But if it’s a “big” dramatic 180-degree rotation, this will be more to the right collector.
But the collector warned: “Don’t fall for every eBay listing though – many are just slight misalignments. Have you checked yours yet?”
How to check if your coin is rare?
Firstly, identify the mintage figure (production numbers), mint mark and condition. Lower production coins, specific letters and high-grade condition can massively increase value.
Make sure to look for unique design errors, older dates (pre-1900s), and use online databases or professional coin guides to verify rarity.
If you find a coin you suspect is rare, it’s always best to consult with a professional who can have it valued for you. Make sure to look at ‘sold’ listings, rather than ‘buy’ listings on eBay to grasp how much they’re been flogged for.
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