Rarest coins from Queen Elizabeth’s reign revealed… from Kew Gardens to alphabet 10p – do you have any in your wallet?
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THESE rare coins might be hiding in your back pocket or in the back of your sofa - the right one could be worth thousands. The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest coins that were released in the coinage of Queen II. Despite the late Queen's portrait no longer being printed, billions of the coins remain in use throughout the country.
![[Undated handout photo issued by the Royal Mint of the 2019 Kew anniversary 50p coin, which has been revealed as one of the rarest 50p coins in circulation ahead of the 50th anniversary of decimalisation. PA Photo. Issue date: Tuesday February 2, 2021. The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said. See PA story MONEY Coins. Photo credit should read: Royal Mint/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MONEY-Coins-12450101jpg-JS633949243.jpg?strip=all&w=702)
Mark Loveridge, director of UK currency at the Royal Mint, said: “The coinage of Queen Elizabeth II spanned 70 years and special designs issued into circulation celebrated some of the biggest events in history. “Although the 2022 mintage figures mark the last time that Queen Elizabeth II's portrait will appear on new coins, over 27 billion of her coins will remain in circulation.
![[a one penny coin from the year 1983]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/c93817bc-7af4-4dc5-a84f-035bbad5f5a6.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“Coin collecting remains a popular hobby in the UK and the coins of Queen Elizabeth II's reign are particularly coveted. "By sharing the list of rare designs we hope people will look closely at their coins – if they’re lucky they might find a piece of history.”.
![[two silver coins with the words 50 pence on them]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/spot-difference-olympics-aquatics-50p-305666310.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The popular Kew Gardens coin is a collector's dream and has been extremely sought after ever since it was produced. It was first released in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens, a botanic garden in London which opened in 1759. On one side the famed 50p shows the Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Gardens, depicted by two swirling vines.
![[£2 coin commemorating World War I featuring Lord Kitchener.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/new-2-coin-featuring-lord-61370013.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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