Rare 50p coins worth up to £2280 could be lurking in your pocket change

Three 50p coins could be worth much more than their face value if they have specific errors and dates. An expert shared the details of these rare coins and how much they could fetch

Three 50p coins could be worth much more than their face value if they have specific errors and dates.

An expert has shared the details of these rare coins and how much they could fetch.

According to an expert, three special 50p coins could be worth a small fortune if they are sold together.

However, to get the premium sum the coins must have certain errors or dates that elevate their rarity.

A prolific coin expert, who is only known as the Coin Collecting Wizard and has over 220,000 followers online, explained what specifics eagle-eyed collectors should look out for.

The first gem to scout for, he said, is a 2017-issued 50p that has the visage of Beatrix Potter's beloved Benjamin Bunny on it.

While normally the coin would be worth the same as it says, some versions of this coin have an error that collectors are keen to get their hands on.

"The 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p is usually just worth face value unless you have a rare rotation error version," the specialist said.

"The error Benjamin Bunny coin has the Queen's head printed facing the wrong direction. When a coin is flipped over the Queen's head should be facing to the left, but on a rotation error coin, this would be different."

He explained that such a flawed coin could be worth around £30, which is around 60 times its nominal value.

Moreover, the expert explained that a second collectible coin is the London 2012 Aquatics 50p, which depicts a swimmer and gains extra value when the watery lines are covering the swimmer's face, rendering the coin's design incomplete.

The unique lines are only found on the earliest versions of the coin from 2011, as later editions underwent modifications to display the swimmer's face fully above the water.

"If you come across an Aquatics 50p error coin with lines across the face, it could earn you a tidy sum," the expert stated.

"Only a small number of the original design were released before it was quickly changed to show the face above the water."

This particular coin could be worth up to £2,000, he revealed.

He added: "As they made and released a small number of the original design, the coin's value has gone up massively."

He also urged enthusiasts to keep an eye out for another 50p coin minted in celebration of the 2012 Olympic Games.

The Athletics coin showcases a child's drawing of a high jump athlete. However, collectors should look out for the 2009 version, which could command a price of £250 or more.

"Approximately 2.2 million of the Athletics 50p coin were minted and released into circulation in 2011," he noted.

"But this earlier version was minted in 2009 and is of greater interest to collectors. If you happen to have this coin dated 2009, then you've hit the jackpot and can sell it for £250+."

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Similar to these 50p coins, the Kew Gardens 50p which was released in 2009 is also worth more than 50p.

The coin, which was made to mark the 250th anniversary of the globally renowned botanic attraction, features an eye-catching pagoda design and has since become highly collectable - and valuable.

Its appeal lies not only in its design but also in its rarity, with just 210,000 released into circulation. The Royal Mint described it as the coin 'collectors go crazy for', and said it has drawn many people into coin collecting.

Due to its rarity, the coin can sell for £140-160 plus with some reaching £250 and more if they are in good condition.

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