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Rare Kew Gardens Coin Fetches Record Price in Online Auction

Mar 23, 2024 at 08:10 pm

The Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, released in 2009 with only 200,000 copies, has emerged as one of the most sought-after coins among collectors due to its rarity. A recent auction on eBay saw a bidding war for this coin, which eventually sold for £186.99, highlighting the value and desirability of this commemorative piece.

Rare Kew Gardens Coin Fetches Record Price in Online Auction

Rare Kew Gardens 250th Anniversary Coin Fetches £186.99 in Online Auction

In a testament to its rarity, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary commemorative coin has commanded a hefty £186.99 in an online auction, sparking a fierce bidding war.

Originally released in 2009, the Kew Gardens anniversary coin is among the Royal Mint's most elusive issues, with a mere 200,000 copies ever minted. This scarcity has made it a highly coveted item for numismatists.

The coin's design features the iconic Chinese Pagoda of the Royal Botanic Gardens on its reverse, complemented by a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Listed on eBay, the 50p coin attracted a flurry of 10 bids before ultimately selling for £186.99. This price is significantly higher than its average market value of £156.25, indicating the intense demand for this rare collectible.

The Rarest 50p Coins in the United Kingdom

The Kew Gardens 50p is not the only sought-after coin in circulation. Other rare issues include:

  • 2009 Kew Gardens 50p: The rarest 50p coin in the UK, with only 210,000 minted.
  • 2011 Olympic Wrestling, Football, and Judo Coins: These coins, each with a mintage of 1.1 million, are highly valued due to their limited availability.
  • 2018 Flopsy Bunny and Peter Rabbit Coins: Depicting characters from Beatrix Potter's beloved tales, these coins (mintage: 1.4 million) have also gained significant value.

2019 50p Coin Designs

In 2019, the Royal Mint introduced three new 50p designs:

  • Sherlock Holmes: Celebrating the iconic detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle.
  • Paddington Bear at St. Paul's Cathedral: Featuring the beloved children's character.
  • Tower of London: Depicting the historic landmark.

Top 10 Most Valuable 50p Coins

According to the Royal Mint, the top 10 most valuable 50p coins are as follows:

CoinMintage
Kew Gardens (2009)210,000
Olympic Wrestling (2011)1,129,500
Olympic Football (2011)1,161,500
Olympic Judo (2011)1,161,500
Olympic Triathlon (2011)1,163,500
Peter Rabbit (2018)1,400,000
Flopsy Bunny (2018)1,400,000
Olympic Tennis (2011)1,454,000
Olympic Goalball (2011)1,615,500
Olympic Shooting (2011)1,656,500

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