Expert says check your change for a rare coin from 1996 worth £1,000 An expert has revealed that an unusual £2 coin from 1996 could be worth a staggering £1,000.
“In 1996 to celebrate the 10th European Football Championship the Royal Mint released a very limited £2 gold proof coin struck in solid, 22 carat gold.”.
While the obverse side of the coin, which is more commonly known as the “heads” side, features the standard image of Queen Elizabeth II, the other side is what makes it special.
Speaking on social media platform TikTok, a money expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard urged his more than 200,000 followers to keep an eye out for its distinguishing features.
He continued: “Now pay attention as the one that is worth a lot of money is the gold proof version.”.
