A RARE 50p coin has just sold for over 240 times its face value – and you might have one without even knowing

A 2019 Kew Gardens 50p went under the hammer on eBay for a whopping £122.09 - 244 times its face value.

A RARE 50p coin has just sold for over 240 times its face value – and you might have one without even knowing.

A 2019 Kew Gardens 50p went under the hammer on eBay for a whopping £122.09 – 244 times its face value.

The coin, which attracted 13 bids, is one of the most sought-after pieces among coin collectors.

It is also the rarest 50p coin still in circulation, with only 210,000 coins made in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the opening of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

In some cases, extremely rare 50p pieces have sold for a whopping £950.

According to The Royal Mint, the Kew Gardens 50p has become one of the most talked about collectors’ coins in the last 15 years.

It was originally released in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the opening of Kew Gardens in London.

Just 210,000 of these coins were put into general circulation, making them incredibly rare.

The reverse side, created by Christopher Le Brun, features the famous Chinese Pagoda at Kew encircle by one exact detail – a leafy climber plant.

On the other side, it shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Over the years, demand for the coin has skyrocketed, with some selling for as much as £707.

For a time, it was considered the rarest 0p coin in the UK due to its low circulation.

However, a new contender has taken its place – a 50p featuring an Atlantic Salmon and bearing King Charles III’s portrait.

Collectors are always on the breakout for the Kew Gardens 50p, and prices continue to climb.

If you think you might have one, it’s worth checking its condition before selling.

Coins in pristine, uncirculated condition tend to fetch the highest prices.

You can look for similar listings on eBay to get an idea of how much yours could be worth.

What are the most rare and valuable coins?

One of the most popular types of coins to collect are 50p pieces.

This is because of their large surface area, as there is enough spaces to add new and intricate designs on.

With a 27.5mm diameter, it’s the biggest British coin and is used to celebrate big occasions, anniversaries, and historical events.

Over the Olympics a range of themed 50p coins were printed, with the Aquatics 50p reaching up to an eye-watering £2,000 in auction.

This coin soared in price due to an initial design error, which was quickly corrected, leading to very few misprints in circulation.

Errors make a coin unique which means they will most likely be worth more, as there a fewer of them.

As a general rule of thumb, the rarer the coin the more valuable they are to collectors.

How to sell a rare coin

If you have manages to get your hands on a rare coin, there are a few ways you can go about selling it.

Online platforms like eBay, Facebook marketplace, or trading apps can be easy to use – but there are risks.

You can also sell rare coins at an auction. This can be done through The Royal Mint's Collectors Service which has a team of experts who can help you authenticate and value your coin.

Finally, you can sell rare coins on eBay.

Most rare and valuable 50p coins

We reveal the Royal Mint’s most rare and valuable 50p coins in circulation.

Triathlon

Minted in 2011, the Triathlon 50p depicts the same sport which featured in the 2012 Olympics.

There are more than 1,160,000 of the coins in circulation.

With over 200million 50ps circulating in the UK, that makes this coin quite a rare find.

The highest recent sale we’ve found on eBay recently was £30 on June 21.

Judo

Judo is a popular sport that involves grappling with your opponent.

But despite the design, it’s not so easy to get a hold of this coin, of which there are just 1,161,500 in circulation.

The piece was designed by David Cornell after he won a national competition.

It was minted in 2011 and the highest bid we’ve seen on eBay was for £17.95 on June 21.

Wrestling

Wrestling was one of the first Olympic sports so it’s not surprising that it features on one of the 50p pieces.

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