The ‘super rare’ 50p coin could be worth as much as £40,000 – and spotting it in your change will require you to take a closer look at one tiny detail, so do you own it?
Some coins can really surprise you, take this 50p coin which is “worth a lot of money” – and it’s all down to a specific date. It’s often rare coins which spark more interest because they’re either low in mintage or contain a minting error.
Now before you go splashing your spare change, it’s worth examining your money a little closely as collectors are willing to pay a substantial amount for this 50p. In fact, it could fetch as much as £40,000 – but it requires spotting a “minuscule” feature that distinguishes the coin from standard versions. So do you have this?
According to @CoinCollectingWizard, who boasts 270,000 followers on TikTok, you’ll need to examine date carefully on the rare Brexit 50p piece.
He said: “£40,000 for this 50p, yeah that’s right £40,000 but you must pay attention on what to look for.
“So let’s start from the beginning, this Brexit 50p from 2020 and as you can see it clearly has the Brexit date at the bottom of the coin. But did you know there is another date out there on this 50p and only a few have ever been found?”
How to Spot the Rare £40,000 Brexit 50p Coin Error
He continued: “If you find the Brexit 50p coin in your change which is most likely as millions were minted for circulation then all you need to do is check the date at the bottom of the coin.
“If your date says 31st January 2020 then this is just the regular common version worth 50p.
“But if you are super lucky and find one with a date other than 2020 such as this one from October 2019, then you have just found a super rare error coin and yes it is been known to sell for £40,000.
“Just be sure you know what you are looking for any date other than 2020 and you have hit the jackpot.”
When it was shared, the clip racked up a lot of attention as one commenter said: “I’ve got six of these coins.” Another celebrated: “I’ve got one!”
The official 2020 Brexit 50p coin is special because it commemorates a pivotal political milestone in UK history. The inscription reads: “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” alongside the historic leaving date of 31 January 2020.
Due to multiple Brexit delays, the Royal Mint had to repeatedly melt down and re-engrave batches. The final design that entered circulation ultimately displayed the correct exit date, making it a “coin with three dates” – 29 March 2019, 31 October 2019, and 31 January 2020.
How to Value and Verify Rare UK Coins
Identifying a rare coin involves checking its date, mint marks, physical condition and unique errors. You can use AI-powered smartphones to snap a photo and instantly get identification with estimated values.
Often lower mintage numbers generally indicate a “key date” and higher value. Double dies, missing mint marks or incorrect dates can make coins exceptionally rare.
You can have your coins verified by experts, like Change Checker, or even auction houses. To get an indication of how much people are willing to pay, you can also check out the sold listings on eBay.
