Forget the 20p and 50p coins - there's a £2 coin in circulation that's selling for hundreds at auction

Rare coins are currently causing a stir as lucky collectors have been fortunate to dig up a trove of old designs that fetch massive amounts in online auctions

Coin collectors are being urged to check their stashes for a special £2 design that recently sold at auction for hundreds.

TikTok users are being encouraged to forget about the 20p and 50p coins and keep their eyes peeled for a particular £2 coin.

One coin, in particular, has left numismatics enthusiasts intrigued as the 2016 Shakespeare's Tragedies £2 coin sold for an impressive £123 at auction.

The coin was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the poet's death and is part of a set of three coins each highlighting a different aspect of Shakespeare's works - tragedies, comedies, and histories.

However, the coin that fetched a significant sum has another distinguishing feature that makes it truly unique among its peers.

The seller explained: "It's a hard to spot error affecting the edge of the coin that has attracted interest from collectors.

"Instead of the standard edge inscription, which should read, 'What a piece of work is a man', this one has the words from another £2 coin around the edge. Mint errors like this one can add significant value to common coins."

The mint error sees the inscription meant for 'king and country' on the edge of the coin, which has stirred excitement in the coin collecting community.

The buzz grew as a video highlighting the rare find spread across social media platforms, swiftly garnering over 200 likes and a myriad of comments in just 48 hours.

One enthusiast expressed their amazement with a simple "Wow." While another lucky individual let on: "I have one."

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