The rare Brexit 50p coin could flog for an eye-watering £40,000 – but only if it features a small detail. The special coin has been turning heads on TikTok in recent days
Certain rare coins are worth a lot of cash(Image: HM TREASURY/AFP via Getty Images)
Rare coins are causing quite a stir lately following a series of 50p coins which are worth thousands. Enthusiasts are frequently encouraged to examine their loose change for rare coins, as particular specimens could fetch hundreds or even thousands of pounds.
If you’re hoping to strike it rich – to the tune of £40,000 to be precise – then keep your eyes peeled for this exceptionally scarce Brexit 50p piece. TikTok sensation @CoinCollectingWizard, who commands an impressive 251,000 followers, has disclosed the crucial feature to search for. He explained: “£40,000 for this 50p, yeah that’s right £40,000 but you must pay attention on what to look for.”
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The expert elaborated: “So let’s start from the beginning, this Brexit 50p from 2020 and as you can see it clearly has the Brexit date at the bottom of the coin. But did you know there is another date out there on this 50p and only a few have ever been found?”
He went on to say: “If you find the Brexit 50p coin in your change which is most likely as millions were minted for circulation then all you need to do is check the date at the bottom of the coin.”
The coin specialist noted: “If your date says 31st January 2020 then this is just the regular common version worth 50p.”
However, he added: “But if you are super lucky and find one with a date other than 2020 such as this one from October 2019, then you have just found a super rare error coin and yes it is been known to sell for £40,000.
“Just be sure you know what you are looking for any date other than 2020 and you have hit the jackpot.”
The TikTok creator has certainly established himself as an authority on numismatic matters. He previously revealed to us in an exclusive chat that if you’re planning to begin coin collecting, there’s one particular piece you should watch out for.
“I think the Kew Gardens would be a good place to start as it’s the rarest coin in circulation then could discuss some of the other rarer 50ps and £2s,” he explained.
“Spotting a fake/copy version of a Kew Gardens is normally quite obvious. If you look under the queens neck there are letters IRB which is the designers initials.”
He concluded: “If it says IRB copy then it’s fake. The other way is always on the queen side. No detail in the queens hair and crown. The most expensive Kew Gardens is a good proof version that originally sold for around £700 and recently sold at auction for £6,000.
“Best place to find Kew Gardens is trying to get bags of 50ps from your post office or bank as you have a higher chance of finding one if you are looking through lots.”
Following his expertise about the Brexit coin in a clip that garnered just over 400 likes, numerous viewers rushed to the comments to declare they possess one.