A rare 2016 £1 coin is listed on eBay for £10,000, sparking excitement among collectors and offering a potential fortune for lucky finders
A rare £1 coin with a major misprint has surfaced on eBay — and it’s already fetching an eye-watering £10,000.
That’s 10,000 times its original value. The 2016 New Shape £1 coin might look like any other at first glance, but the minting error makes it a must-have for collectors. So, what’s the mistake — and could you be sitting on a fortune?The coin features a major misalignment in the inner circle on the reverse side. While most misprints are caught in quality control, some slip through, and that’s when the big money starts rolling in. This error has turned the £1 coin into a genuine collector’s item, and the seller’s not shy about the price tag, The Sun reports.
Listed from Swindon, the seller is asking for a massive £10,000 — plus £3.30 for delivery. Not exactly pocket change, but hey, it’s an ultra-rare find. The seller’s even included a note from The Royal Mint, confirming the coin isn’t counterfeit, although they can’t authenticate it without inspecting it in person. The Royal Mint has confirmed that small variations do happen in the minting process due to high-speed production, which is why the occasional misprint makes its way into circulation. These errors make for exciting discoveries, and it’s clear that collectors are willing to pay big bucks for a truly unique coin.
While the price tag may seem steep, this isn’t the first time a misprinted coin has made headlines. In the past, rare coins with striking errors have been snapped up for thousands of pounds, proving that collectors are always on the lookout for that elusive “one-in-a-million” find. If you’ve got a keen eye, you could be sitting on your own potential windfall.
So, could your spare change be hiding a potential fortune? If you’ve got a 2016 £1 coin, it’s worth checking it carefully for misprints or imperfections, particularly if the inner circle looks off-centre. You could end up with a rare coin worth far more than its face value. If you do stumble across a misprint, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and other coin trading platforms are the best places to find out what your coin might be worth.
And if you’re wondering if this coin is really worth £10,000 remember, it’s only worth that much if a buyer is willing to fork out the cash. But with the right buyer, your loose change could be worth a whole lot more. Next time you’re counting your spare change, keep your eyes peeled you never know when you might find a one-in-a-million coin hiding in your pocket.
