Rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation including 50p and £2 pieces
Rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation including 50p and £2 pieces
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You may not use cash that much anymore but it’s definitely worth paying your small change a bit more attention. This is because it could be worth more than the value stamped on it. Despite a slight rise in the use of cash in 2023, most people choose to use other methods to pay for items these days. Debit cards are the most popular form of payments and the introduction of contactless and digital wallets has made it all too easy to part with our hard earned money in a flash.
However lots of people still prefer to use cash so they can budget more accurately and in a cost of living crisis it certainly makes sense to keep an eye on exactly what you’re spending. It also could pay to keep a closer check on the short change that weighs down your purse or wallet because it could be worth more than the value stamped on it.
During the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth, which spanned 70 years, many coins were issued with unique designs to celebrate special occasions in history and culture. The Royal Mint issued a list of the rarest ones to enter circulation and they include some 10p, 50p and £2 coins.
The rarest ones are usually the most valuable and collectors tend to pay most attention to the mintage - the number of coins with each design made. The design itself and the condition of the coin may increase its value as could any error in design. How it is sold also determines value, with some collector’s bidding thousands on sites such as eBay or at auction. Others may opt for a valuation with a dealer.
