King Charles coins: New research reveals some collectors could have up to £63,000 sat in their coin pots

The most valuable 50p coin was the 2020 Brexit ‘peace, prosperity, friendship with all nations’. The coin recently sold for over £60,000 and again for £25,500

Vintage coins could be sat in your pocket and be worth thousands - here's how to check

Collectors could be sitting on a small fortune without even realising it, according to new research.

With more than three million new King Charles coins entering circulation this year, UK Debt Expert has revealed some vintage coins in Britain have been sold for as much as £63,000.

The personal finance experts at UK Debt Expert analysed eBay purchasing trends from the last six months to find out just how much people are willing to pay for vintage coins.

They then used this data to compile a list of the most valuable coins on the market right now, to help people quickly identify which coins could be worth a lot of money.

The most valuable coin on the market is the 2020 Brexit 50p, which recently sold for over £60,000 and again for £25,500 - the lowest minimum price being £10,000.

Marked in memory of the UK’s departure from the European Union, this 50p is sought after by collectors.

One King Charles's £5 note, only distributed this year, recently sold at a price tag of £2,800 and will most likely only go up in value as his reign continues.

Owners of £5 coins from 2002’s Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee, a cherished collectable among millennials, are currently being sold for up to £5,000 on the market.

And if you come across a penny from the 1970s, be sure to pick it up—it could be worth as much as £7,500.

Speaking about the value of vintage coins and how to make the most from your collection, Maxine McCreadie, a personal finance expert at UK Debt Expert, said: “As King Charles’ new coins are issued across the UK, there’s no better time to have a look at your own collection and see what can be turned into cash.

“Some people may not realise what they might have if they were gifted a coin, such as millennials whose parents may have purchased a £5 coin for them in 2002.

"If you have any old coins from last year or 30 years ago, check online to get an idea of how much they have recently sold for, and make sure to mention any specific designs.

"When selling, ensure to include any authentication you have and a full description of the item.

“Whether you’re looking to try and make a little extra money or simply intrigued by the potential value of your coins, it could be worth checking their value online."

The most valuable coins on the market

Notes / CoinsTypeYearPrice (£)

50pPeace Prosperity and Friendship with all Nations2020£63,000

50pQueen Elizabeth II design2006£55,000

£2WW1 design2016£50,000

£21807 Abolition of slavery designn/a£40,000

50pPeace Prosperity and Friendship with all Nations2020£25,550

£21807 Abolition of Slaveryn/a£25,000

50pPeace Prosperity and Friendship with all Nations2020£10,000

One pennyStandard penny design1971£7,500

£2Commonwealth Games Queen Elizabeth1986£6,100

£5 coinElizabeth II Golden Jubilee2002£5,000

£5 noteKing Charles design2024£2,800

£5 coinPrince Philip Gold Coin

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