You never know when a hidden gem is lurking in your change but you might have this sought-after 50p coin which is “skyrocketing” in value. So do you own this piece?
A 50p coin is “skyrocketing” in value and it’s even more sought-after than the Kew Gardens piece. It’s always good to check your change for any rare coins which are worth a lot more than face value.
Some are worth a few hundreds, while others can be sold on for extra cash. The Kew Gardens 50p was once the most popular out there when it was first released in 2009 with 210,000 in circulation. Now this 50p coin is the “rarest” out there and they’re not impossible to find in your wallets, despite there being 200,000 in the hands of the public.
A TikTok user, known as @CoinCollectingWizard, recently shed light on the Atlantic Salmon 50p with his 269,000 followers.
He revealed: “With only 200,000 of these, this is an exciting day for coin collecting. It takes the crown from the all-mighty Kew Gardens 50p coin which held the title for the past 15 years.
“Launched at the tail end of 2023, the Atlantic Salmon 50p was released as part of the national celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation year.
“This coin has now officially dethroned the Kew Gardens 50p, which had a mintage of 210,000 when it first came out in 2009.”
The expert said the Atlantic Salmon is desirable to many reasons. He added: “The coin has already started to gain attraction on eBay and other coin groups.
“And the price is skyrocketing, so keep an eye out for the new rarest 50p you can find in your change.”
Over in the comments section, many people rushed to share their excitement. One said: “My daughter has two of these,” to which the poster replied: “Excellent, keep them safe.”
And another commented: “Really excited, can’t control myself here.”
Why is everyone after the Atlantic Salmon 50p coin?
First published in 2023, the Atlantic Salmon 50p coin features a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. It is currently the rarest 50p in active circulation, with just 200,000 out there to find.
You might find a circulated version for £50 to £80, if not slightly more. The coin is special because it marks the first major shift in definitive UK coinage, after King Charles III’s reign began.
Created by Martin Jennings, the coin’s tails side honours the endangered Atlantic salmon. While the King is known for his passion for the environment. The design shows how important it is to clean British rivers.
